Place value within 10 - Counting backwards - Starter

In a Year 1 mathematics lesson focused on place value within 10, the concept of counting backwards is introduced through a series of engaging activities. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise, where children are encouraged to use 10 counters as a tactile aid to enhance their understanding of subtraction and division by two. The activities are designed to be interactive and visual, with children using the counters to solve simple equations such as "10 – 0" and "Half of 10 – Half of 4", reinforcing their comprehension of basic arithmetic and the concept of halving.

The lesson also includes a matching activity, where pupils are asked to identify which circles correspond with given numerical values, further developing their ability to count and recognise numbers within 10. Additionally, the children are tasked with finding out who has double the amount of a certain number, prompting them to double the number 4 using their counters. This hands-on approach not only makes learning more fun but also helps to solidify the children's grasp of place value and basic operations. The use of visual aids, such as different sized or coloured circles, assists in differentiating the activity to cater to various learning styles and abilities.