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Adding Doubles Near Practice Activities
Printable maths drills that help children use known doubles, such as 6 + 6, to solve near doubles like 6 + 7 with confidence.
Practice that builds confidence
From doubles to near doubles
These Adding Doubles Near practice activities help children build faster addition fact recall by connecting “almost double” sums to doubles they already know. Instead of counting every object, children learn that 7 + 8 is close to 7 + 7 or 8 + 8.
The printables include focused maths drills where learners spot near doubles, adjust by 1, and write the related addition fact. They are useful for strengthening mental maths, number sense, and confidence with addition facts.
Adding doubles near, often called near doubles, teaches children to use a known fact to solve a neighbouring fact. If a child knows 6 + 6 = 12, then 6 + 7 is just one more, so it equals 13. This builds a bridge from memorising facts to understanding why facts work.
How the practice progresses
These worksheets give repeated practice with addition pairs that are close together, such as 4 + 5, 8 + 9, or 5 + 6. Children may first identify the double, then add or subtract 1 to reach the answer. The goal is not speed alone; it is to notice the structure of the numbers and choose a sensible mental strategy.
Parent routine at home
Start with a quick doubles warm-up: ask 3 + 3, 4 + 4, 5 + 5, and so on. Then show a near double such as 5 + 6 and ask, “Which double can help?” Encourage your child to say the full thought aloud: “5 + 5 is 10, so 5 + 6 is 11.” After a few oral examples, let the worksheet provide quiet written practice.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these pages for maths drills, morning work, revision after teaching doubles, or small-group support. They also work well in centres where children match a near double to its helper double. Ask learners to explain one answer using words, number lines, counters, or ten-frames so the drill remains connected to meaning.
Common errors to watch for
Some children double the larger number and add 1 again, for example treating 6 + 7 as 7 + 7 + 1. Others forget which number is the helper double. A child-friendly strategy is: “Find the number that has a twin, double it, then fix the extra one.” For 8 + 9, think 8 + 8 = 16, then add 1.
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 worksheets keep the focus narrow: one addition strategy, many purposeful examples, and enough repetition to make the pattern familiar. The activities support both accuracy and mental maths language, helping children move from counting on fingers to explaining near doubles with confidence.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What does adding doubles near mean?
It means using a known double, such as 6 + 6, to solve an addition fact that is close to it, such as 6 + 7.
How do these worksheets help with addition facts?
They help children see patterns in numbers, so they do not have to count every sum from the beginning. This supports quicker and more confident recall.
Should my child know doubles before doing these activities?
Yes, it helps if your child can recall simple doubles like 4 + 4, 5 + 5, and 6 + 6. If not, practise doubles first and then introduce near doubles.
What is a good way to explain 7 + 8?
Tell the child to use a nearby double: 7 + 7 = 14, and 8 is one more than 7, so 7 + 8 = 15.
Can teachers use these as maths drills?
Yes. They are suitable for short addition fact practice, revision, small-group work, or centres focused on mental maths strategies.
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.