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Adding Doubles Near Practice Activities
Printable math drills help children use known doubles facts to solve near-doubles addition facts with confidence and accuracy.
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What “near doubles” means
These adding doubles near worksheets help children connect familiar doubles facts, such as 5 + 5, to nearby facts like 5 + 6 or 6 + 7. Learners practise seeing one addend as “one more” or “one less,” instead of counting every number from the beginning.
The printable activities include focused addition fact practice, mixed near-doubles problems, and opportunities to build fluency through repeated, meaningful patterns. They fit well into home review, math centers, morning work, or fact-practice folders.
Near doubles are addition facts where the two addends are almost the same. A child who knows 8 + 8 = 16 can use that fact to solve 8 + 9 by thinking, “one more than 16 is 17.” This strategy strengthens number sense because the child is using relationships between numbers, not just memorizing isolated answers.
How the practice progresses
The worksheets begin with clear near-doubles patterns so children can notice the structure: 3 + 4, 6 + 7, 9 + 8, and similar facts. As the pages continue, problems may be mixed so learners must decide when the doubles-near strategy is useful. This progression supports both accuracy and flexible thinking with addition facts.
A simple parent routine
At home, start by asking your child to name the double first: “What is 7 + 7?” Then show the near double: “So what is 7 + 8?” Encourage a quick explanation, such as “I added one more.” After a short set of problems, choose two mistakes to discuss rather than reworking the whole page. Keep the focus on the strategy, not speed alone.
Classroom uses
Teachers can use these pages for math drills, small-group intervention, independent practice, or centers. They are especially useful after students have learned doubles facts and are ready to connect them to related addition facts. A teacher might pair a worksheet with counters, ten-frames, or number lines, then move students toward mental strategies.
Common errors to watch for
Some children double the larger number and add one again, turning 6 + 7 into 7 + 7 + 1. Others forget whether the near double is one more or one less than the known double. Ask students to circle the double they used, then write +1 or -1 beside the fact to make the thinking visible.
Free printable PDF download
Use this adding doubles near worksheet page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
iBloom practice is designed around one specific skill at a time, so children can concentrate on the near-doubles relationship without distraction. A child-friendly strategy is: “Find the double, then hop one.” For 4 + 5, think 4 + 4 = 8, then hop one more to 9.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What are adding doubles near facts?
They are addition facts where the addends are close in value, such as 6 + 7 or 8 + 9. Children use a known double, like 6 + 6 or 8 + 8, and adjust by one.
Should children know doubles facts before using these worksheets?
Yes, it helps if children are familiar with basic doubles such as 4 + 4, 5 + 5, and 9 + 9. The worksheets build on those facts to solve nearby addition facts more efficiently.
How can I explain 7 + 8 using a near-doubles strategy?
Ask the child to start with 7 + 7 = 14. Since 8 is one more than 7, the answer to 7 + 8 is one more than 14, which is 15.
Are these worksheets only for timed drills?
No. They can be used for untimed strategy practice, small-group teaching, homework review, math centers, or fluency folders. Accuracy and explanation should come before speed.
What should I do if my child keeps counting on instead?
Have your child identify the double first and say the adjustment aloud: “double 6 is 12, so 6 + 7 is 13.” Visuals such as counters or ten-frames can also make the one-more idea clearer.
Is this adding doubles near worksheet free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this adding doubles near worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this adding doubles near worksheet include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.