NumIO learning activity
Find the number friend that makes 10
Make 10 gives children a visual ten-frame-like way to build fluency with the number pairs that compose ten on a compact 1–10 practice board.
Learning goal
Recall or reason about the complement that joins a number to make a total of ten.
How to play
Work through five untimed prompts: read the starting number, think about how many more are needed, and tap that partner on the board.
Classroom idea
Ask learners to show the same pair with counters or fingers before they choose the board answer.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Make 10” practise?
In “Make 10”, learners recall or reason about the complement that joins a number to make a total of ten.
What is the difference between practice and speed run in “Make 10”?
Practice gives five untimed questions. Speed run adds a timer that gets shorter with each correct answer, ends when wrong answers or timeouts use up three lives, and lets you post your score to this activity’s ranking with a nickname.
Is “Make 10” free, and do I need an account?
Yes, it is free and there is no account or sign-up. Practice completions and speed run bests are saved in this browser; a nickname is only needed if you choose to post a speed run score to the ranking.