Make a ten FAQs

Answers about Make a ten flashcards, including when to use the shortcut and what to practice next.

How do Make a ten mental math flashcards work?

Each card shows a addition problem that fits Make a ten. If you get stuck, hints walk the same steps as the lesson: Spot the number closest to ten. Give it what it needs to make ten. Add what’s left.

Should I learn Make a ten before these flashcards?

Yes. Start with the Make a ten lesson at https://www.besparq.com/learn/mental-math/make-a-ten/learn so the shortcut is clear. Then use this deck to retrieve the answer without looking at the steps.

How many Make a ten flashcards are in a deck?

A standard Besparq Make a ten deck is 20 cards. Finish the deck, then try the 50-in-5 speed sheet if the answers feel automatic.

Do the Make a ten cards give the answer away?

No. The answer stays hidden until you check. Hints show the strategy steps, not the final number, so you still have to add the parts yourself.

What should I do after Make a ten flashcards?

Race the Make a ten speed sheet at https://www.besparq.com/learn/mental-math/make-a-ten/sheet, or return to all strategies at https://www.besparq.com/learn/mental-math.

What is an example of make a ten?

A common make-a-ten example is 8 + 5 → 8 + 2 + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13. Kids move ones to finish a ten, then add what is left.