Use known addition and subtraction facts within 10 to solve problems
I can use known addition and subtraction facts within 10 to solve problems.
Use known addition and subtraction facts within 10 to solve problems
I can use known addition and subtraction facts within 10 to solve problems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Recall addition and subtraction facts within 10 to solve problems.
- Use strategies like near-doubles to solve problems involving numbers within 10
- Use one more, one less or two more, two less to solve problems.
Keywords
Strategy - A plan, a method or a way to solve a problem.
Common misconception
Children may still make errors when selecting the most appropriate strategy to aid their recall e.g. they may see 7 - 2 = and count back in ones rather than seeing that 5 is the odd number before 7
Always talk about the equation to solve, modelling thinking processes e.g. 'I can see... so I know.... The table in the first learning cycle, organising facts by the strategies used to recall them, can be displayed within the learning environment.
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To help you plan your year 2 maths lesson on: Use known addition and subtraction facts within 10 to solve problems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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5 + 4 =
3 + 1 =
6 + 2 =
7 - 2 =