How to play Make 10
- Tap a bubble, then tap another bubble so the two numbers add up to 10.
- The pair pops and new bubbles drop in from the top.
- Pop the target number of pairs before the timer reaches zero to win.
Number bonds to 10
These are the five pairs to look for: 1 + 9, 2 + 8, 3 + 7, 4 + 6 and 5 + 5. Each bubble number has its own color, so you'll start to spot pairs by color too.
Levels
- Easy: 8 pairs in 75 seconds.
- Medium: 14 pairs in 60 seconds.
- Hard: 20 pairs in 60 seconds.
Making ten games for the classroom
- Race the class: put the Daily board on the screen and see who finds pairs fastest.
- Say it out loud: have kids say the number sentence ("3 plus 7 makes 10") as they pop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Make 10 game?
Make 10 is a fast number-bond game. Tap two bubbles that add up to 10 to pop them. Pop enough pairs before the timer runs out to win.
What are number bonds to 10?
Number bonds to 10 are the pairs of numbers that add up to 10: 1 + 9, 2 + 8, 3 + 7, 4 + 6 and 5 + 5. Knowing them by heart makes adding and subtracting much faster.
What age is Make 10 for?
Make 10 is made for ages 5 to 8 who are learning to add, but the hard level is a good speed challenge for anyone.
How do combos work?
Pop pairs quickly, within about two seconds of each other, to build a combo. Combos are just for fun, but they show how fast your number bonds are getting.
Can I use Make 10 in the classroom?
Yes. It works on interactive whiteboards, tablets and Chromebooks with no sign-up. Try the Daily puzzle so the whole class plays the same board.
Last updated · By the PlayMathGames team