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Guess My Rule: Total It

What’s the Rule to Be in the Circle?

Inside the circle: Expressions 10 + 8 and 10 + 4. A double 10-frame showing 10 blue dots and 6 red dots. A number rack showing 10 beads on the top row and 9 beads on the bottom row. A train of 10 cubes with a train of 5 cubes more. Outside the circle: Expressions 5 + 1 and 4 + 2. Two trains of 10 cubes with 1 more cube. A train of 7 cubes with 1 cube more. A double 10-frame with 5 blue dots and 4 red dots.
  1. Some things belong in the circle, and some things do not. What is the rule to be in the circle?
  2. Which of these belong inside of the circle? Circle them. How do you know? (Hint: Think about the total!)
Three options. 3 + 2. A number rack showing 10 + 1. A train of 10 Unifix cubes with a train of 8 more.
  1. Write, draw, or make at least one more example that belongs inside the circle. Describe why it belongs there. You could use the Number Rack app or Number Frames app!
  2. Write, draw, or make at least one more example that belongs outside the circle. Describe why it belongs there. You could use the Number Rack app or Number Frames app!

Make your own rule using addition. You can use the circle below or draw your own.
Write or draw some examples that belong inside your circle and some examples that belong outside your circle.

blank circle with text, 'Rule for my circle:'
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