Ten More and Ten Less Worksheet – 1st Grade Addition & Base 10

Looking for simple, effective addition practice for first grade? The Ten More and Ten Less Worksheet is a ready-to-print math resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.

Learning objective: Students will build accuracy and confidence with addition through short, focused practice that reinforces what was taught in class.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try addition on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Write ten less and ten more for each number." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: It is a great fit for morning work, learning centers, intervention groups, test review, homeschool lessons, and take-home practice.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a addition lesson to see who needs more support.

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

Skills covered: Addition, Base 10, Counting, Place Value, Skip Counting, Subtraction, Math

Standards: Supports Common Core 1. OA.C.6, 1. OA.A.1, 1. NBT.B.2, 1. NBT.A.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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