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Number Bonds to 10
Every pair that makes 10, shown visually, plus quick practice and a printable worksheet.
Number bonds to 10
10
0
10
10
1
9
10
2
8
10
3
7
10
4
6
10
5
5
10
6
4
10
7
3
10
8
2
10
9
1
10
10
0
Ten frames
0 + 101 + 92 + 83 + 74 + 65 + 56 + 47 + 38 + 29 + 110 + 0
All the pairs
| Number | Partner | Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 0 + 10 = 10 |
| 1 | 9 | 1 + 9 = 10 |
| 2 | 8 | 2 + 8 = 10 |
| 3 | 7 | 3 + 7 = 10 |
| 4 | 6 | 4 + 6 = 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 + 5 = 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 6 + 4 = 10 |
| 7 | 3 | 7 + 3 = 10 |
| 8 | 2 | 8 + 2 = 10 |
| 9 | 1 | 9 + 1 = 10 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 + 0 = 10 |
Tips
- Know these by heart and adding gets much faster: they are the most useful facts in early maths.
- Use a ten frame: count the empty spaces to find the partner.
- Pairs swap around: 3 + 7 and 7 + 3 are the same bond.
Practice
Find the missing number · 0 right · streak 0
Print a worksheet (20 questions)
Number bonds to 10 worksheet
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Questions
What are number bonds to 10?
Pairs of numbers that add up to 10, such as 1 + 9.
How many number bonds to 10 are there?
11 pairs, from 0 + 10 to 10 + 0, counting each order separately.