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Number bonds to 9

Find the number that makes 10 when added to a given number from 1 to 9 (number bonds to 10)

Suggested ages 4–6

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Evidence of understanding

  • Given 7, respond '3' to make 10
  • Use a ten-frame to find the complement to 10
  • Record pairs that make 10 as equations (e.g. 6 + 4 = 10)

Assessment prompt

If Number bonds to 9 has 6 strawberries and needs 10 for a recipe, can they quickly tell you they need 4 more — without counting all the way up from 1?

Standards alignment

K.OA.4US · ccss-math

Make 10

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K

Maths/Y1/AS/2GB · uk-nc-2013

Number bonds and subtraction facts within 20

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1