Place value - Represent numbers - Starter

The lesson plan for Year 2 students during the Autumn Term's second week, on day three, revolves around the concept of place value and number representation. The session begins with a starter activity that encourages students to engage with visual length comparison by asking which picture is the longest. This is followed by simple addition problems such as '16 + 3 =' and 'Calculate 3 4', which aim to develop fluency in basic arithmetic. The 'Fluent in Four - Revision' section further reinforces numerical understanding through a variety of exercises including matching pairs, identifying after-school activities, and doubling numbers.

As part of the lesson, children are presented with a set of numbers and words such as '4014', 'forty', '44', and 'fourteen', and are tasked with matching them correctly to 'Forty-four'. They are also prompted to engage in activities that require them to think critically about daily routines, as they categorise activities that would take place at different times of the day, like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The lesson includes a problem-solving component where students must find pairs that match and perform simple calculations, such as '14 + 4'. To develop their language skills in the context of maths, they are asked to say or write a sentence to compare lengths, integrating their numerical knowledge with descriptive language.