Partners to 10
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Objective
I can use number partners to 10 to solve math problems.
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Key concepts
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Number partners to 10 are pairs of numbers that equal exactly ten.
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When adding, the "making a ten" strategy involves breaking one number down to help another number reach 10.
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For subtraction problems, you can use number partners to 10 by thinking about how much to add to the known part to get to 10.
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Practice
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What is the partner to 10 for the number 4?
Use the 'making a ten' strategy with number partners to solve 8 + 6. Show your steps.
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Exit ticket
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“Use what you know about partners to 10 to solve 15 - 7. Use numbers, words or pictures to show how you used the strategy.”
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