Recall and use all the subtraction facts of 7

The ArithmeKit 1.19 from Buzzard Publishing, part of the CanDoMaths series, presents a set of activities focused on mastering subtraction facts for the number 7. Students are encouraged to recall and use these facts through a variety of exercises. The kit provides a series of subtraction statements, such as 7 minus various numbers, and asks students to find the missing results. For example, 7 minus 3 equals 4, and 7 minus 6 equals 1. The activities are designed to help students identify patterns in subtraction and improve their fluency with these basic mathematical operations. Some of the subtraction facts are presented with one of the numbers missing, prompting students to think critically and fill in the blanks to complete the equations correctly.

Additionally, the ArithmeKit encourages students to create their own matching pairs using subtraction facts for 7, further reinforcing their understanding. They are asked to start with 7 counters and explore the different possible outcomes when some counters are taken away, recording their findings in the form of number sentences. This hands-on approach aims to solidify their grasp of subtraction facts. In another activity, students are presented with a practical scenario where they have to verify the truth of a statement using physical resources, such as checking if Coco is correct in saying that after giving away some of her 7 cars, she and Colin have the same number left. These exercises not only help students practice subtraction but also develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills.