Making Ten - PowerPoint

In a series of educational resources tailored for Year 1 pupils, the concept of 'Making Ten' is introduced through engaging mathematics teaching materials. The lesson's objective is to teach children how to add two numbers together to reach the sum of ten using a tool known as a ten frame. A ten frame is a simple visual aid consisting of ten boxes arranged in two rows of five, which helps students quickly recognise numbers up to ten and understand the concept of half, as represented by the top row of five boxes. By placing counters in these boxes, children can easily see that a full ten frame represents ten counters, and a half-filled frame represents five.

The resources encourage exploration of the different combinations that add up to ten, demonstrating each possibility with counters in the ten frame. For example, combinations such as 10 + 0, 9 + 1, 8 + 2, and so on, down to 0 + 10, are shown to illustrate the concept. To reinforce learning, worksheets are provided where students can draw the correct number of counters on their own ten frames and complete the corresponding addition sums. Additionally, 'Making Ten' flashcards are available to aid in quick recognition and recall of these number combinations. This hands-on approach to learning addition within ten fosters a strong foundational understanding of basic arithmetic and number relationships for young learners.