Place Value within 50 - Count in 5s - Starter

The lesson for Year 1, taking place in Spring Term's seventh week on the third day, introduces children to the concept of place value within 50, with a particular focus on counting in increments of 5. The starter activity, 'Fluent in Four - Revision', challenges students with quick-fire maths problems that aim to enhance their numerical fluency. For example, they are asked to calculate the result of 15 minus double 4, which they should find equals 7, and to add 3 to 9, reaching the sum of 12. The activity then encourages comparison skills, asking which of two given numbers is greater.

Another engaging task for the students is to complete a number line by counting in 2s, which helps them understand the sequence of even numbers and reinforces their counting skills. They are presented with a number line with some numbers missing and must determine the correct numbers to fill in the gaps. Furthermore, the children are asked to compare the amounts in different glasses marked from A to D, and identify which one is completely filled. This activity not only tests their counting abilities but also introduces basic concepts of volume and comparison. Tia and Malachi, presumably students, are involved in this exercise, with Malachi concluding that glass 'A' is the one fully filled.