Adding and Subtracting Within 10

Directions: Using the digits 1 to 9, at most one time each, place a digit in each box to make the equation true.

Hint

How can you represent your equation using pictures?
What does the equals sign mean?

Answer

There are multiple answers including:
3 + 5 = 9 – 1
1 + 2 = 6 – 3
4 + 1 = 7 – 2

Source: Owen Kaplinsky

Use This Problem

Embedded problems let you easily add Open Middle problems into your Canvas assignments, Google Classroom, and more. Customize which elements are shown, and watch it update live before adding it anywhere.

Mode

Customization

Add to Platform

Check Also

Ten Frame Challenge

Directions: I have a horizontal ten-frame that has some counters on it. One row of …

23 comments

  1. I recently attended a presentation on open middle math. I loved it. and looking through the kindergarten problems this is the kind of stuff I will be working on with my daughters. they have quickly grasped the ideas of addition and subtraction and would find this a little more challenging before introducing regrouping.

  2. Donald E Johnson

    where can I locate continued online education courses for kindergarten 5th grade and 10th grade for Ellsworth public schools? I have three grandchildren that need to continue their education during the school shutdowns.

  3. Aubrey Brookins

    5+3=9-1

  4. it was good practices for my kids of all grad.Thank you !

  5. Casandra Hargraves

    2+6=9-1

  6. This was nice my kids are so smart! having kids at the age of 12 and using this website is awsome!! 🙂 😉 TYYYY

  7. wut is additoon ans sutactoon

  8. David Campbell

    1 + 3 = 6 – 2

  9. David Campbell

    3 + 4 = 8 – 1

  10. 3 + 4 = 8 – 1

  11. This website is so helpful!

  12. 1+2=7-4

  13. 5+3=9-1

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *