Addition and subtraction within 10 - Number bonds - Starter

In this engaging Year 1 mathematics session, occurring in the Autumn Term of Week 6 on Day 3, students are set to explore and reinforce their understanding of addition and subtraction within 10, focusing on number bonds. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision, where children are provided with number shapes and a set of five cubes as manipulative tools to support their learning. The activities are designed to be interactive and hands-on, encouraging children to physically manipulate objects to find solutions and understand concepts in a tangible way.

The session presents a variety of exercises, such as identifying the odd shape out, performing simple calculations like doubling 2 and adding half of 4, and straightforward addition problems like 4 plus 5. Students are also tasked with sequencing numbers from smallest to largest using their number shapes. The key activity involves using the cubes to create all possible number bonds that total the same amount, enhancing their comprehension of how numbers can be combined in different ways to reach the same sum. This practical approach to learning number bonds is designed to make abstract concepts more accessible and to foster a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of addition and subtraction within the range of 10.