Two of five boxes are filled. How many more fill the row?
- Count the three empty boxes.
- Combine the groups: 2 + 3 = 5.
Answer: 3
Making Five Worksheets
Build making five skills with small quantities, clear prompts and printable practice.
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Making five with two groups
Five can be split into two smaller groups. A five-frame, a row of five spaces, helps children see how many more objects are needed to fill it. Both groups together must still make five.
A method you can use
- Draw five boxes in one row.
- Fill some boxes, then count the empty boxes.
- Say the two parts and the total: filled boxes plus empty boxes equals five.
Worked examples
Complete 4 + __ = 5.
- Start at four and add one object.
- The total becomes five.
Answer: 1
Complete 5 + __ = 5.
- All five boxes are already filled.
- No extra objects are needed.
Answer: 0
Try it yourself
Solve these before opening the answers. The printable sets below give you more practice.
1. Complete 1 + __ = 5.
Show answer and explanation
4
There are four empty spaces after placing one object in a five-frame.
2. Complete 3 + __ = 5.
Show answer and explanation
2
Three and two make five.
Before you begin
Recognize small groups and say counting numbers in order.
Choose your level
These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.
- Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
- Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
- Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.
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Preview and print an easy set
Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
Fill the blank to make five: 0 + __ = 5.
2
Fill the blank to make five: 3 + __ = 5.
3
Fill the blank to make five: 1 + __ = 5.
4
Fill the blank to make five: 4 + __ = 5.
5
Fill the blank to make five: 2 + __ = 5.
6
Fill the blank to make five: 5 + __ = 5.
Answer Key
1. 52. 23. 44. 15. 36. 0