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Year 2 - Maths

Use number facts to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Adding and subtracting ones and tens to and from 2-digit numbers

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will add and subtract 1s and 10s from 2 digit numbers. They will use number facts to add/subtract a single-digit number to/from a 2-digit number. They will use a part-part-whole model to represent addition and subtraction.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use number facts to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Key Notes

  • Known facts can be used to help find new facts efficiently.
  • Known facts can be used to solve addition and subtraction problems.
  • Bar models can be drawn to help represent and understand problems.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Efficiently: Not wasting time or effort. An efficient strategy is one we can carry out easily.
  • Whole: All of something. Complete.
  • Part: A piece or section of a whole.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may have difficulty knowing which operation is required to solve a problem, particularly in those involving finding the difference.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Known facts can be used to help find new facts efficiently. Known facts can be used to solve addition and subtraction problems.

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

Not wasting time or effort. An efficient strategy is one we can carry out easily. 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 have difficulty knowing which operation is required to solve a problem, particularly in those involving finding the difference. Correction: Encourage children to draw bar models or part-part-whole models to support their understanding of the structure of the problem and to articulate their thinking (as modelled in the lesson).

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