Multiplication and division - Make equal groups sharing activity - Starter

In a Year 1 mathematics lesson, students are introduced to the concept of making equal groups through a sharing activity. The lesson is part of the Summer Term curriculum, specifically Week 4, Day 3. The session begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise where pupils practice their subtraction and addition skills. For example, they are asked to solve problems such as subtracting four from twelve and adding single-digit numbers together, like nine plus seven and four plus six, reinforcing their basic arithmetic understanding.

The primary focus of the lesson is to help students understand how to form equal groups of a specific number, in this case, ten. They are tasked with determining how many groups of ten can be made, for instance, from a set of ten cats. Additionally, the lesson includes an activity to identify shapes, where students must find all the hexagons in a group of letters. This activity not only helps with shape recognition but also with letter differentiation. To further enhance their subtraction skills, they are encouraged to complete calculations using a number line, providing a visual aid to understand the concept of taking away. This hands-on approach helps to solidify the students' comprehension of grouping and basic operations in a fun and interactive way.