Use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations
I can use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations.
Use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations
I can use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The language of unitising helps us to use number facts to add and subtract multiples of 10.
- The language of unitising helps us to use number facts to add and subtract multiples of 100.
- Place value equipment supports explanation of the addition and subtraction equations.
Keywords
Part - A piece or section of the whole.
Whole - All of a group or number.
Bar model - A way to represent a problem involving parts and whole.
Common misconception
Identifying the parts and wholes in a problem or given context.
Use the stem sentences and representations of part-part-whole and bar models to support pupils in identifying the parts and whole.
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions

130
180
140
190
100

Exit quiz
6 Questions
100 + 70
10 tens and 5 tens
100 + 30
10 tens and 6 tens
10 tens and 2 tens

