Making a Ten to Add

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What is the concept of 'Making a Ten' in addition?

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Making a Ten is a strategy used in addition where numbers are rearranged to create a sum of ten, making it easier to add larger numbers.

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How can you break down the addition of 8 + 6 using the 'Making a Ten' strategy?

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You can break down 8 + 6 as 8 + 2 + 4, where 8 + 2 = 10 and then add 4 to get 14.

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What is the result of 15 + 4 when using the 'Making a Ten' strategy?

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15 + 4 can be thought of as 15 + 5 - 1, which equals 19.

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How do you apply the 'Making a Ten' strategy to 7 + 5?

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You can think of 7 + 5 as 7 + 3 + 2, where 7 + 3 = 10 and then add 2 to get 12.

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What is the sum of 12 + 7 using the 'Making a Ten' method?

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12 + 7 can be rearranged as 12 + 8 - 1, which equals 19.

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What is the result of adding 19 + 0?

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19 + 0 equals 19, as adding zero does not change the value.

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Why is the 'Making a Ten' strategy useful in addition?

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It simplifies the addition process by allowing students to work with easier numbers, making mental math quicker.

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What is a common mistake when using the 'Making a Ten' strategy?

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A common mistake is forgetting to add the remaining value after making ten, which can lead to incorrect answers.

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How can you visualize the 'Making a Ten' strategy?

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You can visualize it using number lines or ten frames to see how numbers combine to make ten.

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What is the relationship between addition and subtraction in the context of 'Making a Ten'?

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Understanding 'Making a Ten' helps with subtraction as well, since knowing how to break down numbers can aid in finding differences.