Question

Find the total using a make a ten strategy.
$8+6=$ __

• A. $2$
• B. $16$
• C. $15$
• D. $14$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $14$

Say: Let's read the question.

Ask:
$\bullet$ What do we have to do here?
Ans: We have to add $8$ and $6$ using “make a ten”.
$\bullet$ What are the steps to add using a make a ten strategy?
Ans: (i) We need to identify the number that needs to be added to the bigger addend to make it into a ten. Here, $2$ needs to be added to $8$ to make it into a ten.
(ii) We break down the smaller number. Here, $6$ is broken down into $2$ and $4$. Then, $8$ and $2$ are added to make a $10$, and $4$ is remaining.
(iii) Finally, $10$ and $4,$ i.e., $10+4,$ are added to get the total of $14.$
$\bullet$ So, what is the completed equation?
Ans: $8+6=14$

Hence, Option C is correct.

WB: Use the whiteboard to write the equation and find the total using the make a ten strategy as shown and explain the steps

Probing Question:
Can we solve the same equation using the “make a ten” strategy by breaking down $8$ ? If yes, what numbers would 8 be broken down into?
A. Yes, $8$ can be broken down into $4$ and $4$. Then, 4 and $6$ can be added to make a $10$. Finally, $4$ and $10$ can be added to get a total of $14.$