Using Tens Frames to Add — Let's Practise
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Using Tens Frames to Add – Introduction
We're diving into the world of using tens frames to add. This method helps us quickly add numbers by grouping them into tens. Get your paper and pencils ready because today, we're going to practise this together!
Why Do We Use Tens Frames to Add?
The make ten strategy involves using ten frames to group numbers into tens, making addition easier and faster. This visual method helps us see how numbers combine to form tens.
Here are the steps to tackle addition using this strategy:
| Step # | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an equation with the numbers to add. |
| 2 | Fill the ten frames with the smaller addend. |
| 3 | Start counting from the larger addend and count on using the ten frames. |
| 4 | The number you land on is the sum. |
| 5 | Check your answer to ensure it makes sense with the problem. |
Let's practise understanding the strategy with a few examples.
Solving Addition Problems Using Tens Frames – Example
Example 1:
Mr. Squeaks wants to add 24 + 12.
Steps to Solve the Problem:
| Step # | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an equation: 24 + 12. |
| 2 | Fill the tens frames with the smaller addend (12). |
| 3 | Start with the larger addend (24) and count on using the tens frames. |
| 4 | Combine to get the answer: 36. |
Mr. Squeaks has 36.
Example 2:
Imani wants to add 35 + 8.
Steps to Solve the Problem:
| Step # | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an equation: 35 + 8. |
| 2 | Fill the tens frame with the smaller addend (8). |
| 3 | Start with the larger addend (35) and count on using the tens frames. |
| 4 | Combine to get the answer: 43. |
Imani has 43.
Example 3:
Mr. Squeaks wants to add 47 + 14.
Steps to Solve the Problem:
| Step # | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an equation: 47 + 14. |
| 2 | Fill the tens frames with the smaller addend (14). |
| 3 | Start with the larger addend (47) and count on using the tens frames. |
| 4 | Combine to get the answer: 61. |
Mr. Squeaks has 61.
Example 4:
Imani wants to add 63 + 15.
Steps to Solve the Problem:
| Step # | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an equation: 63 + 15. |
| 2 | Fill the tens frames with the smaller addend (15). |
| 3 | Start with the larger addend (63) and count on using the tens frames. |
| 4 | Combine to get the answer: 78. |
Imani has 78.
Solving Addition Problems Using Make Ten Strategy – Practice
Now, let's put your skills to the test. Solve these problems on your own, and check the solutions when you're ready!
Solving Addition Problems Using Make Ten Strategy – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- Solving problems using the make ten strategy can be achieved by following these steps:
| Step # | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an equation with the numbers to add. |
| 2 | Fill the ten frames with the smaller addend. |
| 3 | Start counting from the larger addend and count on using the ten frames. |
| 4 | The number you land on is the sum. |
| 5 | Check your answer to ensure it makes sense with the problem. |
- Mastering this strategy is an important foundational maths skill.
Keep practising these steps, and you'll become a pro at using the make ten strategy to add numbers! Check out more fun maths challenges and exercises on our website to continue sharpening your skills.
Solving Addition Problems Using Tens Frames – Frequently Asked Questions
Using Tens Frames to Add — Let's Practise exercise
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How do we add with tens frames?
HintsAddend is another word for a number in an addition equation.
When you add two or more addends together, you get the sum or answer!
When solving word problems, you always want to rewrite the information using numbers and maths symbols, such as + and =.
This type of written phrase is called an equation.
SolutionStep 1: Write down the equation.
Step 2: Fill in the tens frame with the smaller addend.
Step 3: Start from the larger addend and then count up using the tens frame.
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Help Mr. Squeaks solve the equation.
HintsWe fill in the tens frame with the smaller addend.
The addends for this equation are 27 and 8.
If there is not a tens frame given, you can make your own.
Draw 8 circles or dots on the paper.
Count up from the larger addend using the dots you've just drawn!
SolutionMr. Squeaks should draw a tens frame with 8 circles.
Starting from 27, Mr. Squeaks should count the circles in the tens frame.
So, 27 + 8 = 35.
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Add using the tens frames.
HintsFirst, identify the larger addend.
Count up from the larger addend using the tens frames shown next to the equation.
Let's look at problem 2.
58 + 17 = ?
58 is the larger addend. Count up from 58 using these tens frames.
Solution42 + 16 = 58
58 + 17 = 75
39 + 15 = 54
61 + 11 = 72
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Solve the equations.
HintsFor these problems, you should make your own tens frames.
Start by drawing a rectangle with 10 boxes inside.
Next, colour the same number of boxes as the smaller addend in the equation.
If you need to colour in more boxes, just draw another tens frame!
Here is a tens frame with 17 spots. This will help you to solve 23 + 17.
Here is a tens frame with 12 spots. This will help you to solve 56 + 12.
Here is a tens frame with 18 spots. This will help you to solve 74 + 18.
Here is a tens frame with 17 spots. This will help you to solve 67 + 20.
Solution23 + 17 = 40
56 +12 = 68
74 + 18 = 92
67 + 20 = 87
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Use the tens frames to solve the equation.
HintsStart by identifying the larger addend, or number, in the equation.
Count up the number of dots in the tens frames starting from the larger addend, 36.
So, the first dot should be counted as 37.
Solution36 + 13 = 49
First, start with the larger addend, 36.
Then, use the tens frames to add on 13.
36 + 10 = 46. 46 + 3 = 49.
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Solve the word problem.
HintsThe question asks you to add the number of butterflies that Imani saw to the number of butterflies that Mr. Squeaks saw.
Start by writing an addition equation that shows this.
Your equation should look like this:
37 + 19 = ?
Use the tens frame to help solve the equation.
SolutionImani and Mr. Squeaks saw 56 butterflies altogether.
First, start with the larger addend, 37.
Then, create two ten frames to add on 19. 37 + 10 = 47. 47 + 9 = 56.
37 + 19 = 56
