Addition and subtraction within 10 - Systematic number bonds - Worksheet

The worksheet from masterthecurriculum.co.uk is designed to enhance fluency and precision in understanding number bonds within 10. It provides a clear and systematic approach to learning how different pairs of numbers add up to form a specific total. The worksheet sets out examples for the number 4, showing how it can be broken down into number bonds such as 4 = 4 + 0, 4 = 3 + 1, and 4 = 2 + 2. Students are encouraged to use these examples to help them colour in counters to represent number bonds for the numbers 6 and 5 in a systematic order, starting from the number itself added to zero and working down to the number added to its consecutive lower number until they reach an equal split.

Beyond colouring counters, the worksheet also includes exercises where students are required to write out the number sentences represented by bead strings, reinforcing their understanding of number bonds. For example, they complete sentences such as 3 = ___ + ___, systematically finding all combinations that sum up to 3. Furthermore, the worksheet challenges students to fill in the blanks for number sentences that are partially provided, such as 5 = 5 + 0, followed by 5 = ___ + ___. The aim is to build confidence and proficiency in recognising and using number bonds, a fundamental skill in early mathematics. The worksheet concludes with a section for students to complete the number sentences using the systematic number bonds they have learnt, thus demonstrating their ability to identify and apply these essential math relationships.