Class 1 Maths - CBSE
Making 10
The chapter 'Making 10' is a foundational building block in Class 1 CBSE mathematics. It introduces young learners to the magic of the number ten, teaching them how different pairs of numbers can be added together to make a sum of 10. Students use objects like fingers, blocks, and counters to discover combinations like 5+5, 6+4, and 7+3. This chapter is super important for CBSE board exams as it forms the base for mental math, advanced addition, subtraction, and the decimal number system, helping students calculate faster and more accurately in higher classes.
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Number Pairs (Friends of 10)
Special pairs of numbers that always add up to 10, such as 1 and 9, or 2 and 8.
Ten Frame
A 2x5 grid used to visually show how many more counters are needed to make a total of 10.
Missing Addend
Finding the hidden number that, when added to a given number, completes the total of 10.
Counting On
Starting from a given number and counting forward until you reach the magic number 10.
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Board Exam Info
In CBSE Class 1 Mathematics assessments, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include fill-in-the-blanks (e.g., '6 + __ = 10'), matching pairs that make 10, and drawing dots on ten-frames.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is making 10 so important in math?
It helps your brain do fast mental math and makes bigger addition and subtraction problems much easier to solve later.
How can I practice making 10 at home easily?
You can use your fingers! Hold up some fingers and count how many more you need to make all 10 fingers stand up.
Are the pairs of numbers always in the same order?
No! Just like 3 + 7 makes 10, 7 + 3 also makes 10. The order of numbers does not change the total sum.
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