Adding and taking away within 10
This Kindergarten worksheet practices adding two groups of pictures and taking away within 10 by crossing out (Common Core K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.2, K.OA.A.5).
- Kindergarten
- Operations and algebraic thinking
- 3 pages + 1-page answer key
- Common Core aligned
- 6 free versions
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About this worksheet
A Kindergarten addition and subtraction worksheet with 10 picture questions in four parts. Children count two groups of pictures and write how many altogether, count dots in two rows, then take away within 10 by crossing out dots on a ten-frame or in rows and writing how many are left. Each take-away question shows its number sentence, such as 8 − 3 = ▢, under the picture. Every version has new numbers and its own answer key.
What's inside this worksheet
- Part 1
Add the groups
Questions 1–4. Two groups of pictures are joined with + and =. Children count both groups and write how many altogether; every total is 5 or less.
- Part 2
How many altogether?
Questions 5–6. Dots or shapes in two rows. Children count them all and write the total, up to 10.
- Part 3
Take away on a ten-frame
Questions 7–8. A ten-frame shows up to 10 dots. Children cross out the number given and write how many are left in the number sentence.
- Part 4
Cross out and count
Questions 9–10. The same idea with dots in rows: cross out, count what is left, and complete the number sentence.
Curriculum objectives covered
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
- K.OA.A.1Operations and algebraic thinking
“Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.”
On this sheet: Every question represents adding or taking away with pictures: two groups joined with + and =, or dots crossed out with a number sentence underneath.
- K.OA.A.2Operations and algebraic thinking
“Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.”
On this sheet: Parts 3 and 4 ask children to take away within 10 using a drawing. There are no word problems on this sheet, so the story-problem part of the standard needs other practice.
- K.OA.A.5Operations and algebraic thinking
“Fluently add and subtract within 5.”
On this sheet: In Part 1 both groups together make 5 or less, so children practise adding within 5. The take-away questions go up to 10.
How teachers use it
- Act it out first
- Before Part 3, put 8 counters on a ten-frame and take 3 away while the class watches. Children then see that crossing out on paper is the same action.
- Spot the counting-on child
- In Part 1, watch who counts every picture from 1 and who starts from the bigger group. Both are fine at this age; the second is ready for adding within 10 without pictures.
- Mixed review
- Use one version as a Friday review after a week on addition and subtraction. Each version has new numbers, so a second copy works as a retest.
Questions teachers ask
- How many problems are on this worksheet?
- 10 questions in 4 parts on 3 pages, with a 1-page answer key at the end.
- What grade and standard is it for?
- Kindergarten. Common Core: K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.2, K.OA.A.5.
- Can I print more than one version?
- Yes. There are 6 ready-made versions, each with different numbers and its own answer key, and the same version always prints the same. For more, generate a new worksheet in the generator.
- Are there word problems?
- No. Every question uses pictures and, for take-away, a number sentence. For story problems within 10, use the generator and choose the word problem types.
- How high do the numbers go?
- Adding in Part 1 stays within 5. Counting altogether and taking away go up to 10.
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