Addition and subtraction - Check calculation - Starter

In an engaging mathematics session for Year 2, the focus is on the concepts of addition, subtraction, and comparison. The lesson begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity, which is part of the Autumn Term's curriculum for Week 5, Day 2. Students are encouraged to use comparative vocabulary such as 'longer' and 'shorter' to describe relationships between objects, as well as mathematical terms like 'less than', 'equal', and 'greater than' to compare numerical values. The exercise also involves writing associated facts that link addition and subtraction, reinforcing the children's understanding of the inverse relationship between these operations.

Children are tasked with calculating the difference between numbers, such as finding the result of 14 minus 8, and performing operations like halving 20 then subtracting 7. They explore the concept of 'whole' and 'parts' by identifying the two numbers that combine to make a total, and vice versa, breaking down a number into its component parts. Comparative sentences are completed with the correct terms, for instance, stating whether the blue crayon is longer or shorter than the car, fostering their ability to apply mathematical understanding to everyday comparisons. This practical approach to maths helps to build a strong foundation in the basic principles of arithmetic and relational concepts.