Place value - Counting in 2s - Planning

In the Autumn term of Year 2, students delve into Place Value with a focus on counting in steps of 2 during Week 4. The National Curriculum objectives for this unit include counting in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, as well as in tens from any number, both forwards and backwards. Key vocabulary such as 'pair', 'group', 'multiple', 'count', 'steps', 'number', 'forward', and 'backward' are introduced to facilitate understanding. The lesson includes various resources like worksheets, a presentation, and teaching slides to support the learning process. The lesson begins with a recap of previous learning, where children count in 2s up to 50 using different representations, and engage in partner work to encourage discussion and full-sentence speaking.

The lesson progresses with activities that highlight the efficiency of counting in 2s, especially for items that naturally come in pairs, such as socks and gloves. Students explore patterns and learn why certain numbers are omitted when counting in 2s from 0. They also work with number lines to identify and fill in missing numbers, understanding which numbers would not be said when counting in 2s. Reasoning and problem-solving exercises challenge students to count backwards in 2s and explore counting from different starting points. The lesson addresses common misconceptions, such as the nature of pairs and the sequence of numbers when counting in 2s. Finally, differentiated activities cater to various levels of understanding, from working towards the expected level to achieving greater depth, with tasks ranging from counting with visual aids to solving problems involving counting in 2s.