Neighbour numbers and neighbour tens
Neighbour numbers and neighbour tens helps children practise practising neighbour numbers and neighbour tens with grade-2 arithmetic tasks. Read the short guide, solve one browser task, and print a fresh worksheet when more repetition is useful.
How to solve this
- Read the neighbour numbers and neighbour tens task carefully and underline the numbers you already know.
- Think in tens first, then look at the ones. A number like 47 is 4 tens and 7 ones.
- After solving, check whether the answer fits the number range and the question.
Examples
__, 56, __
55, 57
Neighbour tens of 47
40, 50
What children practice
- Neighbour numbers and neighbour tens
- reading two-digit numbers
- using tens and ones
- checking position in the number row
Practice online
Try one short exercise in the browser.
Printable worksheet
Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.
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FAQ
What should children know before neighbour numbers and neighbour tens?
It helps if children are comfortable with counting forward and backward to 100.
What can we do if neighbour numbers and neighbour tens feels hard?
Think in tens first, then look at the ones. A number like 47 is 4 tens and 7 ones.
How much practice is enough?
A focused round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for second graders. Stop while the child can still explain one step clearly.