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.
  1. Some things belong in the circle, and some things do not. What is the rule to decide what can be in the circle?
  2. Write or draw at least one more example that belongs inside the circle.
  3. 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
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