| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Making 10 to add on |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Making 10 to Add On
Mathematics
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of making 10. Engage students with a question to connect prior knowledge. |
| 2 | Checking Homework | 5 | Review the homework assigned during the last class. Go through the answers collectively, correcting misconceptions without calling on students to present. |
| 3 | Direct Instruction | 8 | Explain how to use number combinations to make 10. Demonstrate with examples on the whiteboard using number cards. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 7 | Have students work in pairs with counters to solve addition problems that require making 10. Monitor and assist as needed. |
| 5 | Independent Practice | 3 | Distribute worksheets for individual practice, where students apply the making 10 strategy on their own. |
| 6 | Conclusion & Homework Assignment | 2 | Recap the lesson and key takeaways. Assign homework that reinforces the day's concepts without revealing specific questions. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today we are going to explore an exciting way to make adding numbers easier. This method is called 'making 10.' Can anyone tell me what happens when we add 5 and 5 together? Yes, that’s right! It makes 10. Now, let’s dig a little deeper into this idea and see how we can use it to help us with addition problems."
"Before we jump into our new lesson, let’s spend a few minutes checking the homework I assigned last class. I hope everyone had a chance to complete it! I will write some of the answers on the whiteboard, and I want you to look at your work to see if you got them correct or if there are any mistakes we can learn from together. Remember, we won't be calling on anyone to share their answers today, so feel free to focus on your own papers."
"Great job reviewing your homework, everyone! Now let’s talk more about making 10. When we can make 10, adding numbers together becomes much easier.
For example, if I have the number 8 and I want to add 4 to it, I can think, 'What do I need to make 10?' That’s right! I need 2 more. So, if I add 2 to 8, I get 10, and then I only have to add the remaining 2 to the 10 to get 12.
Let’s try to visualize this! I have some number cards here. (Hold up the number cards and demonstrate) If I take the 8 card and the 2 card, watch how I can combine them to make 10. Now, let’s use the board for more examples.
Can anyone tell me other pairs that make 10? Yes! We have 7 and 3, 6 and 4, and 5 and 5. Fantastic job! Let’s remember these pairs as we continue our lesson."
"Now, it's your turn! I want you to pair up with a partner. Each pair will get a set of counters. One partner will choose a number from 1 to 9, and you will work together to find a pair that makes 10 with that number using the counters.
For example, if one of you picks 3, the other will need to find 7 because 3 and 7 make 10! I'll walk around and help if you need it. Let’s take about 7 minutes to work on this together. When you finish, I’ll ask a few pairs to share what they discovered!"
"Fantastic work, partners! Now we’re going to move on to some individual practice. I’m handing out worksheets that have several addition problems for you to solve using the making 10 strategy. Take your time and try to use what we practiced in pairs.
Remember, if you find an addition that’s tricky, don’t hesitate to make a drawing or use your counters to help you out. You have 3 minutes for this task, so let’s go!"
"Awesome job today, everyone! Let’s quickly recap what we learned. Making 10 helps us simplify addition, and we practiced using pairs that add up to 10.
For homework, I would like you to practice this skill further. I’ll hand out homework sheets that include some exercises on making 10, but don’t worry, I won’t tell you the answers right now - I want you to use what you've learned today to solve them.
Great work today, class! I am proud of each of you for participating and trying your best. See you next time!"
What two numbers can you add together to make 10? List at least three pairs.
If you have the number 6, what number do you need to add to it to make 10? Show how you figured it out.
Solve the following addition problems by using the 'making 10' strategy:
Create a number line from 1 to 10. Using your number line, demonstrate how to add the number 2 to 8 using the making 10 strategy.
Describe how you would use counters to solve the addition problem 8 + 5. What pairs do you find that help you make 10?
Write a word problem that involves using the making 10 strategy. Solve the problem you created.
What did you find most challenging about this lesson? Write a few sentences explaining your experience.
Explain why making 10 is a helpful strategy for adding larger numbers. Can you think of any situations where this might be useful in real life?