Let’s solve each problem one by one. The goal is to “make 10” — that means we need to find what number, when added to the given number, equals 10.
We can use the ten frames (the boxes with circles) to help us count how many more we need to reach 10.
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First problem: 7 + ___ = 10
Look at the first ten frame: it has 7 circles filled in (5 on top row, 2 on bottom).
How many empty spaces are left? Count them: 3 empty spaces.
So, 7 + 3 = 10 → Answer:
3
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Second problem: 3 + ___ = 10
Ten frame shows 3 circles filled in (all on top row).
Empty spaces: 7 (2 on top row, 5 on bottom row).
So, 3 + 7 = 10 → Answer:
7
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Third problem: 5 + ___ = 10
Ten frame has 5 circles (full top row).
Empty spaces: 5 (bottom row all empty).
So, 5 + 5 = 10 → Answer:
5
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Fourth problem: 1 + ___ = 10
Ten frame has only 1 circle filled (top left).
Empty spaces: 9 (rest of the 9 boxes are empty).
So, 1 + 9 = 10 → Answer:
9
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Fifth problem: 4 + ___ = 10
Ten frame has 4 circles filled (top row, first 4).
Empty spaces: 6 (last box on top + all 5 on bottom).
So, 4 + 6 = 10 → Answer:
6
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Sixth problem: 8 + ___ = 10
Ten frame has 8 circles filled (top row full = 5, bottom row first 3 = 3 → total 8).
Empty spaces: 2 (last two on bottom row).
So, 8 + 2 = 10 → Answer:
2
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Final Answer:
3, 7, 5, 9, 6, 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making 10 to add worksheet.
