Place value within 10 - 1 more 1 less mat

The "1 more 1 less mat" is an engaging activity designed to help children understand the concept of place value within the number range of 10. This exercise, a part of the Fluency & Precision 1 series, encourages students to select a number card and then fill in a table with the chosen number represented in numerals and words. They then place the number on a number track to visualise its position in the sequence. To deepen their comprehension, children are prompted to complete sentences that articulate the relationship between consecutive numbers, for example, stating what number is one more than the selected number. This encourages not only recognition but also the ability to articulate numerical relationships in a structured sentence format.

Similarly, the activity also includes a section dedicated to identifying the number that is one less than the chosen number. Students again complete the table with the number in numerals and on the number track, then proceed to fill in the blank in a sentence that describes which number is one less. This task reinforces the concept of decrementing within the number range. Additionally, children are invited to construct their own sentences, further reinforcing their understanding and ability to communicate mathematical concepts. This activity is a practical tool for developing numerical fluency and precision in young learners, as it combines visual, written, and numerical learning methods.