Add Using Compensation: Ten Frame Models #1

Learn a new addition strategy in this essential worksheet! Students will be asked to solve six addition equations by using the ten frame models provided. They will need to move dots from the second frame to the first in order to make 10. Then, they’ll add by counting on from 10 to find the sum. 

This worksheet is a great resource for kindergarteners through second graders working on their addition skills. The ten frames can help students visualize the strategy of making 10 and build on their number sense. Learners can use these skills as they try harder addition problems and learn more advanced math skills. 

Check out the next two worksheets in this series: Add Using Compensation: Ten Frame Models #2 and Add Using Compensation: Ten Frame Models #3. For even more practice with ten frame addition, check out Adding Within 20 Using Ten Frames and Adding Within 20 Using Ten Frames: Missing Numbers.