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Year 1

Partition the numbers 6 and 7 in different ways

I can partition the numbers 6 and 7 in different ways.

New
New
Year 1

Partition the numbers 6 and 7 in different ways

I can partition the numbers 6 and 7 in different ways.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. There is more than one way to partition a number.
  2. When a number is partitioned into two parts the parts can be odd or even.

Common misconception

When using patterns to identify combinations, pupils may struggle to be systematic and not identify all options systematically.

Spend time exploring the value of recording combinations within a simple table. Encourage checking, e.g. the amount of counters totals six. Look for patterns and support children in spotting these.

Keywords

  • Partition - To split a whole up into parts.

  • Whole - All of something. Complete.

  • Part - A piece or section of a whole.

Children may try finding all possible combinations through trial and improvement. Encourage more systematic thinking, leading children to find all possible combinations quicker and check that none have been missed. Continue to check with concrete objects.
Teacher tip

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6 Questions

Q1.
3 is an ___ number.
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even
Correct answer: odd
Q2.
4 is an ___ number.
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Correct answer: even
odd
Q3.
Look at the part-part-whole model. What is the whole?
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Correct Answer: 6, six
Q4.
Look at the part-part-whole model. What is the missing part?
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Correct Answer: 2, two
Q5.
Alex thinks that 6 can be partitioned into 5 and 2 Is he right?
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Yes
Correct answer: No
Q6.
Aisha is going to clap 7 times. She has already clapped 5 times. How many more claps does she need to do?
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Correct Answer: 2

6 Questions

Q1.
What number is missing from the part-part-whole model? The whole is 7 One part is 4 and one part is
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Correct Answer: 3, three
Q2.
Alex thinks that 6 can only be partitioned into one odd and one even part. Is he right?
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Yes
Correct answer: No
Q3.
Which part-part-whole model represents the cubes?
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Q4.
Which bar model represents the counters?
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Q5.
Alex thinks the whole is 7 in this number line. Is he right?
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Correct answer: Yes
No
Q6.
Which set of counters will come next if we are ordering the partitions of 7 systematically?
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