Grade
K
Guess My Rule: Ten-Frames & Totals
![Inside the circle. Expressions 9 + 1, 5 + 5, and equation 10 = 6 + 4. A 10-frame with 7 red dots and 3 blue dots. A 10-frame with 5 red dots and 5 blue dots. Outside the circle. The expressions 10 + 1, 7 + 2, and equation 1 + 3= 4. A 10-frame with 3 red dots on the top and 3 blue dots on the bottom. A 10-frame filled with red dots, with 5 blue dots below.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/mdLuqpHxgYUtefFiZzx55V64Bl0GaTGrcTchFefeph2rHJDAVo.png?itok=o_jXojrg)
- Some things belong in the circle, and some things do not. What is the rule to decide what can be in the circle?
- Write or draw at least one more example that belongs inside the circle.
- Write or draw at least one more example that belongs outside the circle.
What do you notice about the totals shown?
- Use numbers or pictures to make your own rule. You can use the circle below or draw your own.
- Write some examples that belong inside your circle and some examples that belong outside your circle.
![circle outline with space to write the rule for my circle](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/tUlEZE67hEkTcthEGLTmfWItAKQIzil5AuZW1I4zzvZ169GZHh.png?itok=yDSfBEto)
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