Decomposing the Numbers Worksheet

Decomposing the Numbers Worksheet helps young learners gain a deeper understanding of place value and number composition. Students break numbers apart into sums of two addends, strengthening mental math skills. Educators can implement this resource in small groups or whole class to reinforce place value concepts. Learners will decompose numbers up to 20 in a variety of ways, engaging critical thinking. This activity primes students for mental math strategies like making 10 and breaking apart numbers into landmark sums. Use periodically for warm-ups or homework to give repeated practice decomposing numbers into component parts. Decomposing numbers forms connections that support addition fluency. With visual models and repeated practice, this resource builds number sense and lays the foundation for math success.