Finding the missing number from 0 to 20
You can find the missing number from 0 to 20.
Finding the missing number from 0 to 20
You can find the missing number from 0 to 20.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Use knowledge of stable order principle to figure out missing numbers on a number track.
- Use knowledge of one more than and one less than to work out missing numbers in number tracks.
Keywords
One more - The next number in the count is one more than the number before and there will be one more object in the set.
One less - The previous number in the count is one less than the next number and there will be one fewer object in the set.
Common misconception
Not being secure with the order of the numbers from 11 to 20 when not starting at 0 or 1.
Practice counting starting from different points within 11 to 20 and model the first 3 to establish a pattern.
To help you plan your year 1 maths lesson on: Finding the missing number from 0 to 20, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 maths lesson on: Finding the missing number from 0 to 20, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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