Additive Thinking and Strategies · Number and Algebra

The Bridge to Ten

Developing strategies to cross ten efficiently when adding single and double digit numbers.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is ten considered a friendly number in our number system?
  2. 2How can knowing our number bonds to ten help us solve 8 plus 5?
  3. 3When is bridging to ten more effective than counting on?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M2N03
Year: Year 2
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Additive Thinking and Strategies
Period: Number and Algebra

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