Decimals - Bonds to 10 and 100 - Planning

The curriculum for Year 4 students during the summer term includes a focus on Decimals, specifically exploring 'Bonds to 10 and 100'. The lesson utilises a variety of resources such as worksheets and presentations to facilitate learning. Key vocabulary terms like 'bonds', 'hundred square', 'number line', 'bar model', and 'commutative' are introduced, with the website providing additional support through vocabulary cards and definitions. The lesson begins with a starter activity that encourages children to recall previous learning about number bonds. The class then delves into practical activities, starting with using counters to find and record number bonds to 10, and then progressing to identifying parts of a diagram that represent multiples of 10 or 100. The teaching input includes discussions around effective counting methods and the commutative property of addition.

Further activities integrate reasoning questions and the use of Base 10 and number lines to solidify the concept of number bonds. Children work in groups to tackle 'Reasoning & Problem-Solving' worksheets, with the lesson concluding by sharing answers and discussing different strategies. Throughout the lesson, key questions prompt students to think about the variety of number bonds to 10 and 100 and how different tools can aid in finding these bonds. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions and reinforce understanding through a reflective 'Give me five' plenary, where students articulate what they've learned, the skills they've used, and any challenges they've encountered. Differentiated sheets provide varying levels of fluency and problem-solving practice, catering to students working towards expectations, at expected levels, and at greater depth, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of number bonds to 10 and 100.