Break Apart Strategy
Break larger numbers into tens and ones
What You'll Learn
- Break numbers into tens and ones
- Add tens first, then ones
- Combine partial sums
📖What is Break Apart?
Break apart means splitting a number into smaller, easier pieces. Usually we break into tens and ones.
✏️Example: 14 + 8
Break 14 into 10 + 4. First add: 10 + 8 = 18. Then add: 18 + 4 = 22!
💡Tip
Always start by adding the tens - they are the easiest part!
Practice Worksheets
Break Apart Strategy 1
Learn to break apart numbers to add
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Break Apart Strategy 2
More break apart practice
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Break Apart Strategy 3
Additional break apart practice
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Break Apart Strategy 4
Keep practicing break apart
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Break Apart Strategy 5
Master break apart strategy
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