Addition fact · make 10
6 + 4 = 10
Six plus four equals ten. 6 and 4 are a number bond to 10: they fit together and fill one ten-frame exactly.
See 6 + 4
6 red and 4 yellow.
It's a pair that makes 10
- Look at the ten-frame: 6 red counters leave 4 empty squares.
- The 4 yellow counters fill those squares, with none left over.
- One full frame is 10, so 6 + 4 = 10. Nothing to count once the pair is known.
Children who know this pair can also do 6 + 5: it's one more than 10.
Its fact family
4, 6 and 10 go together, so learning one of these helps with all of them. See the family.
Practice 6 + 4 in a game
A fact sticks when a child has to pull it from memory again and again. In this game 6 + 4 keeps coming back between the other facts in its family.
Every round leans on 6 + 4
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Quick quiz
6 + 4 FAQ
What is 6 + 4?
6 + 4 = 10. In words: six plus four equals ten.
Is 6 + 4 the same as 4 + 6?
Yes, both make 10. Adding works in either order, which is why knowing one fact gives you its turnaround for free.
What grade learns 6 + 4?
Facts within 10 are a first grade goal: Common Core standard 1.OA.C.6 asks for fluency adding and subtracting within 10.
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