Making 9, 10
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Making 9, 10: skill guide
| Objective | This worksheet-style practice uses one page per target number and presents every number pair for 9 and 10 as numeral equations in two columns. |
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| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Standard | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.3 |
| Difficulty | Foundational · Abstract |
| Representation | Numerical equation |
| Practice format | Interactive, account-free practice with immediate feedback |
Objective
This worksheet-style practice uses one page per target number and presents every number pair for 9 and 10 as numeral equations in two columns.
What this practice covers
This worksheet-style practice uses one page per target number and presents every number pair for 9 and 10 as numeral equations in two columns. Each target page begins with a worked example, and every remaining equation has one missing addend.
Standards alignment
Supports Common Core: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.3 — Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way.
Who it’s for
This practice is for kindergarten learners who count reliably through ten and are ready to combine two small groups. It supports the transition from counting individual objects to understanding that two parts can be joined to make one total.
What to know first
- Learners should recognize numerals from 0 to 10, count a small group accurately, and understand the words add, plus, and altogether. Memorized addition facts are not required; the visual is there to support reasoning.
Difficulty and scaffolding
Foundational · Abstract stage
Problem representations
- Numerical equation
Three worked examples
- To make 9 from 6, the missing part is 3: 6 + 3 = 9.
- Four and 6 make 10.
- Nine and 1 make 10.
Likely misconceptions
- Learners may confuse pairs that make 9 with pairs that make 10 or answer with the whole. Identify the target first, then count on or use a known number bond.
Hints and explanations
- To make 9 from 6, the missing part is 3: 6 + 3 = 9.
- Four and 6 make 10.
- Nine and 1 make 10.
What to practice next
Use a ten frame to make 10, then solve the same missing-addend relationships with numerals only.
Editorial review
Reviewed by Brilliant’s curriculum team. Exercises are generated within defined difficulty ranges and checked against verified answer rules.
Making 9, 10 FAQs
Why practice 9 and 10 together?
Nine is one less than 10, so comparing their number pairs helps learners use ten as a benchmark.
Should learners memorize these pairs?
Fluent recall is useful, but visual reasoning comes first. Repeated accurate practice helps the pairs become familiar.
How do these pairs help later?
Pairs that make 10 support efficient strategies for addition across ten and related subtraction facts.
How can a learner check an answer?
Add the known and missing parts. The result should match the target, either 9 or 10.