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Making 10 (Numbers 10 to 20)

CBSE · Class 1 · Mathematics

Summary of Making 10 (Numbers 10 to 20) for CBSE Class 1 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Numbers from 10 to 20 are understood by making groups of 10 and counting more. Dot patterns, buttons, fingers, beads, oranges, and seeds help show number sense. Zero is also a number. A number can be known quickly by looking at dots without counting each one; this is called subitization.

Key Concepts

A ladybug has dots on her

A ladybug has dots on her body. Dot designs made with seeds, pebbles, buttons, or bindis help show numbers by looking at the dots.

This means knowing a number quickly

This means knowing a number quickly by seeing the dots, without counting one by one.

Zero is a number

Zero is a number. It shows that no objects are left.

Gola monkey has four buttons on

Gola monkey has four buttons on his shirt and loses them one by one after eating too many bananas. At the end, the number of buttons is zero.

Nine and one more makes ten

Nine and one more makes ten. This is the key number fact for reaching 10.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize numbers from 10 to 20.
  • Make 10 using different objects and number pairs.
  • Understand that zero is a number.
  • Count dot patterns and small groups quickly.
  • Use groups of 10 to count numbers up to 20.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Making 10 (Numbers 10 to 20) for CBSE Class 1 Mathematics?
Making 10 (Numbers 10 to 20) covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 1 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Making 10 (Numbers 10 to 20) — CBSE Class 1 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 43 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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