Place Value within 20 - Numbers from 11 to 20 - Starter

In an engaging lesson tailored for Year 1 students during the Autumn Term, the focus is on understanding place value within the numbers 11 to 20. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four - Revision' activity, which is designed to help children practice their subtraction skills and understanding of halves. They are provided with 10 counters to aid their learning and to make the concepts more tangible. The children are encouraged to solve subtraction problems, such as '8 - 3', and to explore the concept of halving numbers, as demonstrated in the equation 'eight minus half of 4'.

Further into the session, students are tasked with counting and then writing numbers both numerically and in words. This exercise not only reinforces their counting skills but also helps them to recognise and order numbers from least to greatest. Additionally, the children are presented with a practical problem involving sweets, prompting them to determine who has half of the sweets between Malachi and Tia. This real-world application of mathematical concepts is designed to engage students and help them apply their knowledge in a fun and relatable context. The use of counters is again encouraged to support their calculations and enhance their understanding of the relationship between numbers.