Identify the missing part using knowledge of relationships and structures
I can identify the missing part using knowledge of part whole relationships and structures.
Identify the missing part using knowledge of relationships and structures
I can identify the missing part using knowledge of part whole relationships and structures.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A representation helps to identity the parts and wholes.
- A representation helps to identify a missing part.
- A representation helps to identify the calculation needed to find the missing part.
Keywords
Equivalent - Two or more things are equivalent if they have the same value.
Solution - A solution is a value, or set of values, that can be put in place of an unknown which makes the equation true.
Common misconception
Pupils think that the missing part(s) must be a different colour rod to those parts already used within the example.
Provide pupils with various examples, in particular examples where there are two or more of the same part, drawing on the repeated addition/multiplicative structure not just the additive structure.
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To help you plan your year 6 maths lesson on: Identify the missing part using knowledge of relationships and structures, 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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