Year 1 - Maths
Identify the whole and parts of the numbers 6 to 10 using the five and a bit structure
Composition of numbers 6 to 10
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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 the whole and parts of the numbers 6 to 10 in a range of different representations using the 5 and a bit structure.
Key Notes
- The numbers 6 to 9 can be partitioned into 5 and a bit.
- Where the whole is 6, 7, 8, or 9 it can be partitioned into one part of 5 and one smaller part.
- A part-part-whole model can represent the five and a bit structure.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Partition: To split a whole up into parts.
- Whole: All of something. Complete.
- Part: A piece or section of a whole.
- Part-part-whole model: A pictorial representation that shows the whole and its parts.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may rely on counting from 0 rather than seeing the five and a bit structure of the numbers 6 to 10 and may therefore not partition efficiently.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
The numbers 6 to 9 can be partitioned into 5 and a bit. Where the whole is 6, 7, 8, or 9 it can be partitioned into one part of 5 and one smaller part.
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 rely on counting from 0 rather than seeing the five and a bit structure of the numbers 6 to 10 and may therefore not partition efficiently. Correction: Use fingers to expose the 5 and a bit structure. 'Grow' a number by putting up fingers one at a time while counting, 'show it' by putting up the fingers all at once, 'throw it' as you quickly throw the number of fingers forwards.
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- Count a set of objects and match the spoken number to the written numeral and number name Study Guide
- Estimate where 6, 7, 8 and 9 lie on an unmarked number line Study Guide
- Explain how even and odd numbers can be partitioned Study Guide
- Explain what odd and even numbers are and the difference between them Study Guide
- Explain where 6, 7, 8 and 9 lie on a number line Study Guide
- Explore the numbers 6 to 10 using the parts and wholes on a number line Study Guide
- Identify a missing part when a whole is partitioned into two parts Study Guide
- Order and sort numbers into odd and even sets Study Guide
- Partition the numbers 6 and 7 in different ways Study Guide
- Partition the numbers 6 to 10 in different ways Study Guide
- Partition the numbers 8 and 9 in different ways Study Guide
- Represent the numbers 6 to 10 using a five and a bit structure Study Guide
- Skip count in odds and evens Study Guide
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