Addition and Subtraction teacher instructions

The teacher instruction booklet from KS2Gems for Year 4 provides a comprehensive collection of activities tailored to meet the specific objectives of the Addition and Subtraction curriculum. Each activity is clearly aligned with the objectives it aims to address, ensuring that teachers can easily identify the most appropriate tasks for their lesson plans. The booklet thoughtfully lists the equipment or resources necessary for each activity, streamlining the preparation process for educators.

Flexibility is a key feature of this resource, as it offers symbols to indicate whether an activity is best suited for the whole class, smaller groups, or pairs, allowing teachers to adapt the activities to the dynamics of their classroom. Activities are versatile and can be utilized at different points in a lesson: as a 'START' activity to warm up and assess prior knowledge, in the 'MAIN' part of a lesson to reinforce new learning, or at the 'END' to evaluate students' progress. These activities are designed to complement and enhance the existing teaching materials within the school. Additionally, the booklet suggests that children who are part of intervention groups may find it beneficial to engage with these activities repeatedly to strengthen their understanding. Teachers are also directed to other suitable resources on the KS2Gems website, such as target boards, loop cards, and four in four activities, to further support their teaching of Addition and Subtraction.