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Maths trick

Make ten

Look for two numbers that make 10, and add them first.

Ages 5–8

Worked example

Tap through the steps. Each step can be read aloud.

Step 1 of 4

Look at 6 + 7 + 4. Can you spot two numbers that make 10?

Quick practice

Five fresh questions, marked straight away. Use the trick!

Look for two numbers that make 10, and add them first.

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When two numbers are next to each other, double the smaller one and add 1.

Ages 6–8

Bridging ten

Jump to the next ten first, then add what is left.

Ages 6–9

Partitioning

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Ages 7–10