Lesson Plan on Making Ten to Add

Lesson Title:”Making Ten to Add”

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to use the strategy of making ten to solve addition problems up to 10.

Materials needed:

10-frame cards (or a 10-frame printout for each student)

Unifix cubes or other manipulatives (one set for each student)

Whiteboard and markers

“Making Ten” worksheet (attached)

Introduction (5 minutes): Begin the lesson by reviewing the concept of addition and what it means to add numbers together. Use the whiteboard to write the equation “3 + 4 = ?” and ask the students what the answer is. Write the equation “5 + 5 = ?” and ask the students what the answer is. Then, introduce the strategy of making ten to solve addition problems. Explain that sometimes it can be easier to think of adding numbers that make ten instead of adding the numbers separately.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes): Using the 10-frame cards and the manipulatives, model how to use the strategy of making ten to solve addition problems. For example, show the students a 10-frame with three cubes in it and ask them how many more cubes are needed to make ten. Write the equation “3 + ?” and fill in the answer “7” to show that the problem can be solved by making ten first. Repeat this process with different numbers on the 10-frame, and ask the students to give the answer before filling it in.

Guided Practice (15 minutes): Give each student a set of manipulatives and a 10-frame printout. Have the students work with a partner to solve addition problems using the strategy of making ten. Walk around the room and provide support and guidance as needed.

Independent Practice (20 minutes): Distribute the “Making Ten” worksheet to each student. The worksheet includes a variety of addition problems that can be solved using the strategy of making ten. Review the instructions with the students and give them time to complete the worksheet independently.

Closure (5 minutes): Ask the students to share one problem they solved on the worksheet and how they used the strategy of making ten to solve it. Remind the students that using the strategy of making ten can make solving addition problems easier and more efficient.

Assessment:

Observation of students during guided and independent practice

Completion of “Making Ten” worksheet

Student ability to explain how they used the strategy of making ten to solve an addition problem

Note: This is a basic lesson plan, it is important to adjust the duration of each part according to the class dynamics and the student’s learning pace.