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  • About 10 minutes

Ten Frames

Cross out the dots you take away. Then write how many are left.

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Ten FramesName:Date:Cross out the dots you take away. Then write how many are left.6−3=9−3=10−8=6−5=8−1=5−3=5−4=7−5=k5printables.com · Sheet #11124601 · Aligned with Common Core 1.OA.C.6

This is sheet #11124601.

How to do it

  1. Count the dots in the ten frame.
  2. Cross out the number you take away.
  3. Count the dots left. Write it in the blue box.

Teaching tip

Point out that a full ten frame is 10, so an empty row of 5 means the number is 5 or less. This sheet is aligned with Common Core 1.OA.C.6.

Ten Frames worksheet for 1st grade (subtraction within 10), free printable
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About this worksheet

Cross out dots in a ten frame to see what is left and how far each number is from 10.

What kids practice

Subtraction is finding how many are left, or how far apart two numbers are. Within 10 means every number in the problem is 10 or less. These facts are the base for every later kind of subtraction, so it is worth getting them solid.

Watch for

  • Counting the starting number as the first hop when counting back, which gives an answer one too small.
  • Subtracting the smaller number from the larger one no matter which comes first.
  • Guessing instead of using a strategy. Ask "How could you check that with addition?"

It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full subtraction within 10 guide for 1st grade.

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