Place value within 10 - Count one more - Worksheet

In Lesson 8 of a maths curriculum, children are taught the concept of "one more" within the number range of 1 to 10. This lesson aims to help children understand that "one more" refers to the next number in the sequence, and to identify this increment using various resources and representations. The resources required for the lesson include dice, dominoes, and number cards, as well as differentiated worksheets and teaching slides. These tools, alongside pictorial representations, allow children to visually grasp the idea of adding one to a given number. The lesson also focuses on developing subitising skills, which is the ability to recognise the number of objects in a small group without the need to count them individually.

Key questions posed during the lesson encourage children to think about how counting aids in finding "one more" and to explore the concept on a number track. They are asked to consider whether the number becomes greater or smaller when one is added and to articulate their understanding of the term "one more". Through a series of activities, students apply this knowledge by completing tasks that involve using pictures, numerals, and words to represent one more than a given number. The lesson progresses to reasoning and problem-solving exercises where children are presented with scenarios involving dice rolls and ages of children, challenging them to use logical reasoning to determine the correct number or age. This approach not only reinforces their numerical understanding but also enhances their analytical thinking skills.