Place Value within 20 - Order numbers - Starter

In the Year 1 Autumn Term curriculum, Week 12, Day 4 focuses on ordering numbers and understanding place value within 20. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise, where children are encouraged to engage with a variety of mathematical concepts. They are tasked with solving simple subtraction problems like '12 minus five', finding the difference between double and half of a number, in this case with the number 8, and exploring different combinations that add up to 3 using counters for practical calculation. Additionally, students are asked to sequence groups of numbers from the smallest to the greatest, with a visual aid of counters to reinforce the concept of one more or one less.

Continuing with the 'Fluent in Four' revision on Day 5, the exercises become more challenging. Children are required to calculate sums such as 'double 1 plus double 4' and '3 plus four', using equipment if needed to assist them. They practice writing numbers in descending order from greatest to smallest and are encouraged to discuss which dominoes represent the number 3. The lesson also includes a creative aspect, where students think about what objects they could use to create a triangle and how many of each item would be necessary. These activities are designed to deepen their understanding of numbers, counting, and basic arithmetic operations, while also fostering discussion and practical application of mathematical concepts.