Addition and subtraction - Related facts - Starter

In the Year 2 maths lesson, students engage in a series of addition and subtraction exercises designed to strengthen their understanding of number bonds and arithmetic fluency. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four - Revision' activity, where pupils are tasked with calculating the value of various shapes and determining the number bonds depicted in accompanying illustrations. Simple equations such as 'Twelve add 5 ones' and '7 + 12' are presented for the children to solve, reinforcing their grasp of basic addition within a practical context.

The exercises progress to challenge the students further, with fill-in-the-blank questions that require them to identify missing numbers in equations that sum up to four and six, among other totals. The activity also incorporates practical counting with red and yellow counters, asking students to count the number of each and then combine them to find the total. Additionally, the lesson includes a hands-on approach to multiplication and repeated addition, prompting students to calculate the total number of fingers across multiple hands. This multi-faceted approach not only solidifies their arithmetic skills but also helps them visualise and understand the relationships between numbers in a tangible way.