Place value - Counting in 5s - Starter

In an engaging starter activity for Year 2, designed to sharpen their arithmetic and reasoning skills, students are encouraged to practice counting in 5s and delve into the concept of place value. The 'Fluent in Four' revision segment challenges pupils with quick-fire questions, such as finding half of two tens and then subtracting 5, or solving the subtraction problem 19 minus 8. This exercise not only reinforces their understanding of basic operations but also hones their mental maths capabilities.

The lesson continues with a practical application of measurement, asking students to compare lengths and determine which object is longer, such as a rubber versus a paintbrush. Additionally, the children are tasked with filling in missing numbers to complete a set of addition sentences represented by part-whole models, further developing their comprehension of number bonds and addition facts. For example, they must figure out what numbers added to 3 or 5 will result in the given totals. Ten frames are used as visual aids to help students count and understand the total number of items, such as socks, enhancing their ability to visualize and count in groups. This multifaceted approach to learning ensures that children are not only practicing arithmetic but also applying their knowledge to real-world contexts and problems.