Addition and subtraction - Mixed addition and subtraction - Starter

In a Year 2 mathematics lesson focusing on mixed addition and subtraction, the students are presented with a series of problems to test their fluency and reinforce their understanding of basic arithmetic operations. The lesson begins with a challenge to write the correct subtraction sentence for a given equation, such as "3 × 5 add half of 8", which requires the children to apply both multiplication and division to find the answer. The students then proceed to solve various real-world problems that involve calculating differences between quantities, such as the number of medals collected by two individuals, Malachi and Zach, where they must figure out how many more medals Malachi has than Zach.

Further exercises include comparing the video game scores of Dennis and Bryan, prompting the students to determine how many more points Dennis has scored over Bryan. The lesson also incorporates practical applications of division, asking students to divide a total number of ice-creams into quarters and find out how many ice-creams there would be in each quarter. These activities are designed to build confidence and proficiency in addition and subtraction, as well as to introduce basic concepts of multiplication and division, all within a context that is engaging and relatable for Year 2 students.