Addition Basic Facts – Part 2: Make 10 After count on, make 10 is the next critical step. It’s not just a basic fact strategy - it builds the thinking needed for strategies like near ten and bridging to 10 in two-digit addition strategies. Using ten-frames, part–part–total rods, and number lines helps students see how numbers relate to 10, not just count them. Make 10 develops efficient, flexible number thinking that carries well beyond basic facts. | Learning Through Doing