Number Bonds to 10
Pairs that make 10
Number bonds are pairs that make a number. The bonds to 10 are super useful — learn them!
0 + 10 = 10
1 + 9 = 10
2 + 8 = 10
3 + 7 = 10
4 + 6 = 10
5 + 5 = 10
The pairs that make 10: 0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5. Knowing your bonds to 10 by heart makes all adding and taking away easier. Practise until they are automatic!