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Number Partners for 10

10 questions

KG - 1st Grade

Mathematics

Number Partners for 10 is a mathematics worksheet for kindergarten and grade 1 students who are learning to identify the number needed to complete a pair totaling 10. Across 10 multiple-choice questions, students see a number from 0 to 10 and select its partner from three answer choices—for example, finding 3 when given 7 or 0 when given 10. This format provides focused practice with complementary numbers and supports early addition and part-part-whole reasoning. Use this free printable worksheet for guided practice, independent work, review, or a quick check of students’ understanding. The questions include every whole number from 0 through 10, including the important zero partners, so students can build recognition across the full set of combinations that make 10. A complete answer key is included for efficient checking and feedback.

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Number Partners for 10

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

5

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

2.

7

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

3.

2

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

4.

1

a)

8

b)

9

c)

10

5.

3

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

6.

10

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

7.

6

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

8.

8

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

9.

9

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

10.

0

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

Answer Key

Number Partners for 10

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

5

2.
a)

3

3.
c)

8

4.
b)

9

5.
a)

7

6.
a)

0

7.
a)

4

8.
b)

2

9.
b)

1

10.
a)

10

FAQs

What does the Number Partners for 10 worksheet cover?

This worksheet covers identifying the missing number partner that makes 10, using 10 multiple-choice questions. Students select the complement for a given number from 0 through 10, such as choosing 3 for 7 or 10 for 0, which builds early addition and part-part-whole understanding.

How can I use this worksheet to teach number partners for 10?

First model number pairs with counters, a ten-frame, or a part-part-whole diagram, then think aloud about how many more are needed to reach 10. Have students explain one or two choices from the worksheet, such as why 2 is the partner for 8, before completing the multiple-choice items independently.

What mistakes should I watch for on this number partners worksheet?

Watch for students choosing the number shown in the question instead of its partner, such as selecting 7 when asked for the partner of 7. Students may also miscount the amount needed to reach 10 or overlook the zero pairs, including 10 and 0.

How do I assign and grade the Number Partners for 10 worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or review responses from the digital quiz.

How can I differentiate this number partners worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or font size so the multiple-choice number items are easier to scan. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the number-partner practice.

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