Make 10 to Add: Matching #1

Practice making 10 to solve equations with this colorful worksheet! The first column features addition expressions with three numbers. Students are asked to use two of the digits in each box to make 10. They will then draw a line to the corresponding simplifed expression in the middle column, before then drawing another line to the final sum in the right column.

Tailored for first and second graders, this worksheet is a great way to practice finding sums up to 20. Learners will become familiar with combinations that make 10, which is a great strategy for adding multiple numbers more efficiently! 

This worksheet is the first in a series of two, so don’t miss Make 10 to Add: Matching #2. If students are ready for a challenge, try out Make 10 to Add: Cut-and-Paste Puzzler #1.