Addition and subtraction within 10 - Break apart numbers - Starter

In a Year 1 mathematics session focused on addition and subtraction within 10, students are encouraged to break apart numbers to enhance their fluency in fundamental arithmetic. During this lesson, which is part of the Autumn Term's Week 8 Day 4 curriculum, children are provided with 10 counters to aid their understanding of the concepts being taught. The session begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity designed to reinforce their ability to quickly solve problems involving basic subtraction.

The activities include a variety of engaging challenges such as identifying the odd shape out, determining missing digits, and applying practical methods to solve subtraction problems, like "7 – 5 =". Students are prompted to use their counters to help them calculate answers to questions like "How many doughnuts do not have sprinkles?" and "9 – 3 =". The lesson is interactive, encouraging children to answer problems visually and numerically, thereby catering to different learning styles. The answers are varied, but through the process, students learn to recognise patterns, differentiate shapes, and grasp the concept of subtraction within 10 in a playful and educational manner.