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!