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Adding 1-10

10 questions

1st - 2nd Grade

Mathematics

Adding 1-10 is a free printable mathematics worksheet for students in Grades 1–2. It contains 10 multiple-choice questions that practise addition facts making 10, including equations with both addends shown and equations with one missing addend. Students select answers for problems such as 9 + 1 and 6 + 4, then use the known total of 10 to identify a missing number in equations such as 5 + ___ = 10 or ___ + 9 = 10. This worksheet supports early addition fluency and helps students connect addition facts with missing-addend reasoning. The repeated total of 10 gives learners a focused context for recognizing number combinations, interpreting the position of a blank, and choosing between answer options. It can be used for independent practice, a quick review, or a short formative check after introducing addition within 10. A complete answer key is included for efficient checking.

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Adding 1-10

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

9+1

a)

8

b)

9

c)

10

d)

11

2.

8 + 2

a)

6

b)

8

c)

10

d)

11

3.

7+3

a)

4

b)

7

c)

10

d)

12

4.

5 + _____ = 10

a)

3

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

5.

2 + ____ = 10

a)

12

b)

10

c)

0

d)

8

6.

10 + ____ = 10

a)

0

b)

10

c)

1

d)

20

7.

____ + 4 = 10

a)

6

b)

4

c)

5

d)

14

8.

___+3=10

a)

3

b)

13

c)

30

d)

7

9.

____ + 9 =10

a)

19

b)

10

c)

4

d)

1

10.

6 + 4 =

a)

16

b)

4

c)

11

d)

10

Answer Key

Adding 1-10

Total questions: 10

1.
c)

10

2.
c)

10

3.
c)

10

4.
b)

5

5.
d)

8

6.
a)

0

7.
d)

14

8.
d)

7

9.
d)

1

10.
d)

10

FAQs

What does the Adding 1-10 worksheet cover?

This Grade 1–2 mathematics worksheet uses 10 multiple-choice questions to practise addition facts with a total of 10. Students solve equations with both addends shown and identify a missing addend in equations such as 5 + ___ = 10 and ___ + 9 = 10, building fluency and early part-part-whole reasoning.

How can I use this worksheet to teach addition facts that make 10?

Introduce the worksheet by building combinations of 10 with counters, ten-frames, or a number bond, then model how a known total helps find a missing addend. Complete one item with the blank after the first addend and one with the blank before it, asking students to explain how they chose the answer. Students can then work through the 10 multiple-choice questions independently or with a partner.

What mistakes should I watch for on this addition-to-10 worksheet?

Watch for students choosing an answer without checking whether the two addends combine to the total of 10. Students may also confuse a missing-addend question with a simple addition question, overlook whether the blank comes first or second, or select a distractor by focusing on one visible number rather than the whole equation. Ask them to reread each equation and verify the selected choice.

How do I assign and grade the Adding 1-10 worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can choose paper practice or online completion for the 10 multiple-choice addition items. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable option can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

For the short addition equations and multiple-choice answer choices, use Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or select a larger font size for easier visual tracking. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those changes will help students read the equations and choices independently.

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