Number bonds involve showing how a number can be split into two or more parts or combined from those parts.
For example, for the number 5:
Parts: 2 + 3 = 5 or 1 + 4 = 5
Whole: 5 can be split into pairs like 3 and 2 or 4 and 1.
How students can practice number bonds
Here are some strategies to teach number bonds effectively:
Use visual aids
Ten Frames: Help children visualize numbers up to 10 by filling boxes.
Counters: Use small objects like beads or blocks to represent numbers and show combinations.
Number Bond Diagrams: Draw circles or bars to represent the whole and parts.
Games and activities
Matching Games: Match pairs of numbers that add up to a specific number.
Flashcards: Use flashcards for quick addition or subtraction exercises.
Dice Rolls: Roll dice and find number bonds to match the number rolled.
Real-life scenarios
Story Problems: "You have 3 apples, and I give you 2 more. How many apples do you have?"
Sharing Games: Split items like candies or pencils into groups to show parts.
Practice worksheets
Fill in the blanks: 6 = ___ + ___
Circle pairs of numbers that add to a target number.
In our grade 1 math and addition facts drills sections, we have a number of worksheets for students to practice number bonds.
Number bonds of 5, 6 and 7 practice
This page has a variety of worksheets for students to practice numbers bonds with sums of 5, 6, and 7.
Number bonds, sums of 8 worksheets
Students practice number bonds with sums of 8 in these worksheets.
Practice number bonds, sums of 9
Next, they practice number bonds with sums up to 9.
Number bonds, sums of 10 worksheets
These worksheets have students practice number bonds of sums up to 10.
Number bonds of 8, 9, and 10 practice
This page of worksheets provides mixed practice of number bonds with sums of 8, 9, and 10.
Adding using combinations of 10
In these worksheets, students add two single digit numbers using the strategy of combinations of 10.
