Drawing Dots and Recording Addends

This worksheet helps students make ten by drawing additional dots and writing how many were added. Learners analyze given quantities and complete both visual and written responses. The activity strengthens counting, addition readiness, and part-part-whole understanding. It is appropriate for kindergarten and early first grade students.

Learning Goals

• Part-Part-Whole Understanding: Students recognize how two quantities combine to make ten.
• Counting and Recording: Learners connect visual counting with written numerical responses.
• Addition Readiness: Students prepare for formal addition through concrete practice.

Instructional Benefits

• Combining drawing and writing deepens conceptual understanding.
• Multiple representations support diverse learning styles.
• The worksheet provides clear evidence of student thinking.
• It supports assessment and skill reinforcement simultaneously.

This worksheet bridges concrete and symbolic math understanding. Students gain clarity with composing ten. Writing reinforces accountability. It prepares learners for addition concepts.