Missing Number Problems With Ten Frames

This educational PDF resource, titled Missing Number Problems: Ten Frame, is designed to support Year 1 pupils in practising basic subtraction and number problem-solving skills using ten frames and counters. The worksheet features a series of simple, visual subtraction problems where children identify the missing starting number by adding back the number taken away. Each problem involves scenarios such as “I had some counters, I took away X, and I had Y left. How many did I have at first?” The resource encourages children to use logical reasoning and addition to solve missing number problems, reinforcing their understanding of subtraction as “taking away.” Ideal for early primary maths lessons, this printable resource helps develop number sense and mental arithmetic in a clear, step-by-step manner. It is suitable for classroom use or at-home learning and is part of the Master the Curriculum collection.