Class 1 Maths - UP
Making 10
The chapter 'Making 10' in Class 1 Mathematics helps young learners understand number bonds and how to combine numbers to make a total of 10. Students in the Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) board learn this through fun counting activities, using fingers, dots, and objects. This chapter builds a strong foundation for addition and subtraction, which is very important for solving basic arithmetic problems correctly in early school examinations.
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What is 10?
Ten is a special number made of 10 single items, which is also called one full group or ten ones.
Number Pairs for 10
Two smaller numbers can be added together to make 10, such as 5 and 5, or 7 and 3.
Counting On
Starting from a given number and counting forward until you reach 10.
Missing Addends
Finding the missing number that must be added to a given number to make a total of 10.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) Class 1 Mathematics exams, this chapter generally carries around 5 to 10 marks. Common question types include fill-in-the-blanks for missing numbers to make 10, matching pairs, and simple picture-based addition problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is making 10 important in Class 1 Maths?
It helps kids do mental math quickly and makes bigger addition and subtraction sums much easier later on.
How can I practice making 10 at home?
You can use your fingers, small stones, or pencils to count and find out how many more you need to reach 10.
What are all the pairs that make 10?
The pairs are 0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, and 5+5 (along with their reverse forms).
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