Length and height - Measure length - Starter

In the context of a Year 1 mathematics lesson, the focus is on developing skills in measuring length and understanding basic arithmetic operations. The lesson, which is part of the Spring Term curriculum for Week 8, Day 5, begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise that aims to reinforce numeracy fluency through a series of quick questions. Students are asked to solve simple equations such as finding the result of doubling 10 and then subtracting thirteen, or adding a number to 8 to make 13. These exercises help to build confidence in basic addition and subtraction.

Additionally, the lesson includes practical applications of counting and comparison. Students are presented with a scenario involving pears and apples, where they must count the number of each fruit and then calculate the total number of pieces of fruit. This not only practices their counting skills but also introduces them to the concept of addition. They are further challenged to compare quantities and identify which basket contains more apples, enhancing their ability to compare and contrast sets of items. The lesson also prompts students to complete a stem sentence related to the length of a stick, encouraging them to use descriptive language in the context of measurement. Overall, the lesson combines arithmetic with real-world applications to create a well-rounded mathematical experience for Year 1 students.