Recall doubles within 10
I can recall doubles within 10
Recall doubles within 10
I can recall doubles within 10
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Key learning points
- When we double, we add two equal addends.
- When we halve, we subtract one of the equal amounts from its double.
- Halving is the inverse of doubling.
- If I know double 4 is 8, I know half of 8 is 4
Keywords
Double / Doubling - To become twice as many.
Half - One of two equal parts of a whole.
Halving - To divide into two equal parts.
Common misconception
Children may struggle to see that a double is two of the same thing.
Spend time exploring doubles that can be found in the children's immediate environment e.g. using their hands or playing a game of dominoes.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
7
10
6
4
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Half 6 is 3
Half 10 is 5
Half 2 is 1
Half 8 is 4