Addition and subtraction within 10 - Adding more - Starter

In a Year 1 mathematics lesson, young learners are introduced to the concept of addition and subtraction within 10, with a specific focus on 'Adding More'. The lesson is part of the Autumn Term curriculum and takes place on Week 7, Day 3. Students are encouraged to become fluent in basic addition, using practical tools such as 10 counters to aid their understanding and calculation. The 'Fluent in Four' revision segment allows children to practice their skills through a series of engaging exercises.

The lesson includes a variety of tasks designed to reinforce addition skills. Children are asked to fill in the blanks in simple addition equations and to determine the number of marbles in scenarios where more are added to an existing group. They are also prompted to answer questions about the number of yellow crayons by performing addition. More complex tasks involve doubling and halving numbers, such as doubling 2 and adding it to half of 6, with the expectation of calculating the correct sum. To further develop their numerical reasoning, students are tasked with ordering numbers from greatest to least, using their counters to assist in finding the solutions. By working through these exercises, children learn to add numbers within 10 and understand the concept of increasing quantities.