This worksheet is a simple and effective tool for helping young students practice addition word problems within 10. It guides children step by step, making it easy to understand and solve the problems. Teachers can use this worksheet to lead students through different strategies, such as drawing pictures, using ten frames, following number lines, and breaking down problems with number bonds. These strategies help make math engaging and easy for young learners to grasp.
How to use this worksheet:
Ask the child to read the problem: “There were 9 balls in the basket, but 4 were taken out. How many balls are left in the basket?” Ensure that they understand it. Discuss the key elements of the problem. There were 9 balls, and 4 were taken out. Explain that these pieces of information will help in solving the problem.
Choose one or more strategies to solve the problem.
Draw a picture:
Ask the child to draw a picture representing the problem in the designated box. For example, they can draw 9 balls in the basket and then cross out 4 to show the ones that were taken out.
Use a ten-frame:
Guide the child to represent the problem using the ten frame. Ask the child to fill in 9 boxes for the balls in the basket, then cross out 4 boxes to represent the balls that were taken out.
Follow the number line:
Show the child how to use the number line to solve the problem. Start at number 9 (representing the balls in the basket). Move 4 steps to the left, landing on number 5.
Deeper engagement with the problem.
Use number bonds:
Ask the child to break down the problem using number bonds. The number bond will show the number 9 split into 5 (balls left in the basket) and 4 (balls taken out). Answer: The number bond should have 9 as the whole, with 5 and 4 as the parts.
Write the sentence:
Have the child write a complete math sentence that answers the word problem in the provided space. Answer: 9-4=5.
This worksheet is a great way to help students practice and master addition word problems within 10. It’s an essential resource for any classroom, making it easier for students to build strong math skills. Download this worksheet today to support your students’ success in math!
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