White Rose-Aligned 3.0 Assessment – Building 9 and 10

This engaging Reception End of Unit Assessment: Building 9 and 10 resource provides a practical and child-friendly way to assess pupils’ understanding of number composition and number bonds to 10. Fully aligned with White Rose small steps, this assessment supports children in developing secure number sense through hands-on exploration and discussion. Designed specifically for Reception, the resource assesses children’s understanding of how 9 and 10 are built, composed and represented in different ways. Pupils are encouraged to use practical resources such as counters, cubes, ten frames, number shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate their learning in an engaging and meaningful way. Assessment opportunities include: Composing 9 and 10 using different combinations Exploring number bonds to 9 and 10 Representing 9 and 10 using concrete and pictorial models Identifying missing parts within number sentences Explaining how they know a number makes 9 or 10 Demonstrating understanding through practical tasks and discussion The assessment is designed to be carried out with adult support, allowing practitioners to observe mathematical language, reasoning and confidence. The practical structure ensures children are assessed in a low-pressure, engaging environment rather than through formal written tasks. Slides can be printed and laminated for repeated use, making the resource both durable and cost-effective. A blank assessment template is included to record observations, misconceptions and next steps, supporting effective formative assessment and mastery teaching approaches. Ideal for Reception teachers, early years practitioners, home educators and intervention groups, this resource provides clear end-of-unit evidence for the White Rose “Building 9 and 10” unit while strengthening children’s fluency and flexibility with number. A practical and engaging maths assessment tool to secure strong foundations in number composition to 10.