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Missing Addends Within 20

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-15LBJGT-1OAJ

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1.__ + 0 = 10
2.__ + 17 = 20
3.__ + 10 = 20
4.__ + 20 = 20
5.__ + 18 = 20
6.__ + 7 = 20
7.__ + 0 = 9
8.__ + 0 = 20
9.__ + 5 = 20
10.__ + 5 = 11
11.__ + 8 = 8
12.__ + 0 = 6

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. __ + 0 = 1010
  2. __ + 17 = 203
  3. __ + 10 = 2010
  4. __ + 20 = 200
  5. __ + 18 = 202
  6. __ + 7 = 2013
  7. __ + 0 = 99
  8. __ + 0 = 2020
  9. __ + 5 = 2015
  10. __ + 5 = 116
  11. __ + 8 = 80
  12. __ + 0 = 66

Worked example

__ + 6 = 14. Think 14 - 6, so the missing addend is 8.

Common mistake

Adding the known addend and total together.

Helpful hint

Subtract the known part from the total.