Place value - 1, 10, 100 more or less - Starter

In an engaging mathematics session tailored for Year 3 students, the focus is on understanding place value and the concept of adding or subtracting 1, 10, or 100 to a given number. The lesson begins with a warm-up activity that challenges the pupils to perform simple multiplication calculations, such as 5 times 6, and to solve subtraction problems by finding the missing numbers in equations like "____ = ____ – 4" and "60 = ____ – 40". This starter activity sets the stage for the day's learning objectives and gets the students thinking numerically.

As part of the 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, students are presented with exercises that encourage them to think critically about numbers and their relationships. One task asks the students to determine what number the letter 'A' could represent in a given context and to write a related fact, which promotes a deeper understanding of number facts and place value. Additionally, the lesson includes a question about symmetry, asking which shapes possess a vertical line of symmetry, thereby integrating geometry with the day's numerical focus. The lesson is structured to build confidence in handling numbers and to enhance problem-solving skills through a variety of examples and thought-provoking questions.