Mathematics · Grades 1–2
Addition within twenty
Make ten first when it helps.
The key idea
Make ten first when it helps.
a + b = total
Worked examples
12 + 1 = ?
12 + 1 = 13
13
6 + 6 = ?
6 + 6 = 12
12
Try it yourself
4 + 7 = ?
18 + 1 = ?
Check your understanding
Answers and marking notes
- 11
4 + 7 = 11
- 19
18 + 1 = 19
Further reading and review references
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