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Year 1 - Maths

Identify a missing part when a whole is partitioned into two parts

Composition of numbers 6 to 10

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will represent numbers 6 - 10 by partitioning in different ways. They will learn what odd and even numbers are and how they can be partitioned. They will identify a missing part when a whole is partitioned into two parts where one of the parts is known.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to identify a missing part when a whole is partitioned into two parts.

Key Notes

  • Numbers can represent measures when a part is missing.
  • Each of the numbers six to ten can be partitioned into two parts in different ways.
  • If we know one part we can find the other part.
  • A bar model can be used to represent the whole number and a missing part.
  • Knowing about odd and even parts means you know if the missing part is odd or even.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Partition: To split a whole up into parts.
  • Whole: All of something. Complete.
  • Part: A piece or section of a whole.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may confuse the part and the whole, or add the whole and one part to find the missing part.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Numbers can represent measures when a part is missing. Each of the numbers six to ten can be partitioned into two parts in different ways.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Partition'

To split a whole up into parts. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Children may confuse the part and the whole, or add the whole and one part to find the missing part. Correction: Encourage the use of the stem sentence ___ is the whole, ___ is a part and ___ is a part, to reinforce what the numbers represent.

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