Year 1 - Maths
Represent the numbers 6 to 10 using a 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 represent the numbers 6 to 10 on your fingers and tens frames using the 5 and a bit structure.
Key Notes
- The numbers 6 to 9 are composed of 5 and a bit.
- Fingers and tens frame representations draw attention to the five and a bit structure.
- There are 5 fingers on each hand.
- Ten is composed of 5 and 5.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Five and a bit: The numbers 6 to 10 can be made with 5 and a bit more.
- Count: Count means to say the number names in order, the last number tells how many there are in the whole set.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may not be able to recognise five fingers on a hand or subitise numbers up to five in familiar arrangements such as dice patterns.
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 are composed of 5 and a bit. Fingers and tens frame representations draw attention to the five and a bit structure.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Five and a bit'
The numbers 6 to 10 can be made with 5 and a bit more. 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 not be able to recognise five fingers on a hand or subitise numbers up to five in familiar arrangements such as dice patterns. Correction: Play games to practise subitising and recognising five e.g. dominoes or dice games and finger games such as bunny ears. Allow regular opportunities for pupils to familiarise themselves with common patterns of numbers.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Compare two numbers and say which is greater than or less than the other Study Guide
- 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
- Identify the whole and parts of the numbers 6 to 10 using the five and a bit structure 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
- Skip count in odds and evens Study Guide
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