Christmas Crackers - PowerPoint

In a series of engaging and educational PowerPoint slides, young learners are introduced to the concept of 'more and less' in mathematics. The slides are designed to help students practice and understand the problems related to finding one more or one less of a given number. For example, they learn that to find one more than 5, they simply count forward by one, resulting in 6. Conversely, to find one less than 5, they count backward by one, arriving at 4. The slides are interactive, prompting students to apply this knowledge by working out one more and one less for a series of numbers presented on each slide.

Building on this foundational skill, the resource progresses to teach students how to find two and three more, or two and three less, of a number. This involves counting forwards or backwards by two or three, respectively. For instance, two more than 5 is 7, while three less than 5 is 2. Students are encouraged to work through these calculations with a range of numbers, reinforcing their understanding through repetition and practice. The slides conclude with worksheets that allow students to demonstrate their learning by finding one, two, or three more or less of the numbers provided. The resource wraps up with a festive message, wishing the students a Merry Christmas, and includes a colouring activity to celebrate their achievements.