Addition and subtraction within 10 - Comparing statements 2 - Worksheet

The provided educational resource focuses on enhancing the mathematical fluency and precision of Year 1 students through the comparison of addition and subtraction statements within the number range of 10. The National Curriculum objectives covered in this worksheet include the addition and subtraction of one-digit and two-digit numbers up to 20, including zero; understanding and applying number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20; reading, writing, and interpreting mathematical statements with addition, subtraction, and equality signs; and solving one-step problems, including those with missing numbers. To support learning, the worksheet offers differentiated materials and cubes for hands-on experience, along with teaching slides for visual aid.

The key vocabulary for this lesson encompasses terms such as 'add', 'subtract', 'number bonds', 'counting on', 'missing parts', 'part-whole', 'value', 'number sentence', 'compare statements', and relational symbols like 'greater than', 'less than', and 'equal to'. Students are expected to understand the meaning of the 'equal to' sign and its use in indicating that two calculations yield the same result. The worksheet encourages critical thinking through key questions that prompt students to identify similarities and differences between calculations, decide if computations are necessary before comparison, choose the correct symbol, and justify their choices. It offers a step-by-step approach, starting with comparing simple statements to integers and progressing to directly comparing two calculations, using the inequality symbols provided. The worksheet is structured to cater to different levels of understanding, from 'Working Towards' to 'Working Within', and up to 'Greater Depth'.