Addition and subtraction within 10 - Parts and wholes with object - Worksheet

The worksheet from masterthecurriculum.co.uk is designed to enhance fluency and precision in addition and subtraction within 10, using a part-whole model with objects. The exercise presents a scenario with a total number of objects, such as balloons, bugs, and faces, and asks the children to identify the parts that make up the whole. For instance, when given that there are 7 balloons altogether, students need to determine how many are black and how many are green, and then colour the balloons accordingly to visually represent the parts.

Another task on the worksheet requires children to draw the parts that make up a whole. For example, they are told there are 5 bugs in total and must figure out how many are bees and how many are ladybirds, then illustrate these parts. Similarly, when presented with a total of 6 faces, the students must draw the number of happy and sad faces that combine to make up the whole. The worksheet is structured to encourage learners to understand the concept of parts and wholes concretely, using familiar objects to reinforce their arithmetic skills in a fun and engaging way.