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Addition: Add Whole Tens (3 Addends)

Add three multiples of 10 together. Practice mental math with tens. Example: 50 + 30 + 20 = 100
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Practice Questions

  1. 30 + 40 + 20 = ?
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    90

  2. 50 + 20 + 30 = ?
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    100

  3. 60 + 10 + 40 = ?
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    110

  4. 40 + 30 + 50 = ?
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    120

  5. 20 + 60 + 30 = ?
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    110

Quick Tip
When adding tens, think about how many tens you have total, then multiply by 10.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Focus on place value and skip counting by tens. Encourage mental math strategies to solve these problems.

Vocabulary
Addend: A number that is added to another number.
Multiple of Ten: A number that can be divided by ten with no remainder.
Common Mistakes
  • Forgetting to add all three addends.
  • Miscalculating sums that cross 100.
  • Not understanding that adding tens is similar to adding single digits.
Differentiation
SupportUse base-ten blocks or a number line to visualize.
ChallengeAdd four multiples of ten or incorporate larger multiples.
Discussion Questions
  • How is adding 50 + 30 + 20 similar to adding 5 + 3 + 2?
  • What strategy helps you add multiples of 10 quickly in your head?
  • Can you think of a real-life situation where you would need to add tens?
  • If the sum is 140, what could be three multiples of ten that add up to it?
Extension Activities
  • Add five whole tens.
  • Use manipulatives to show tens.
  • Connect to skip counting.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to add three different amounts of money in tens.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Place Value

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Adding three numbersAdding whole tensSkip counting