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Year 2 - Maths

Combine tens and ones within equations

Addition and subtraction of two 2-digit numbers

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils apply their knowledge of known facts and understanding of place value to add and subtract with 2-digit numbers both within and across the tens boundary.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to combine and partition tens and ones in the context of equations.

Key Notes

  • Known strategies can be used to help us prepare for the addition of two 2-digit numbers.
  • It is important to be able to calculate mentally before adding two 2-digit numbers.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Calculate: To work out an answer, often by adding or subtracting.
  • Efficiently: Not wasting time or effort. An efficient strategy is one we can carry out easily.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may rely on the order of the addends rather than their place value when calculating. They may also default to counting on rather than using known facts.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Known strategies can be used to help us prepare for the addition of two 2-digit numbers. It is important to be able to calculate mentally before adding two 2-digit numbers.

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

To work out an answer, often by adding or subtracting. 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 the order of the addends rather than their place value when calculating. They may also default to counting on rather than using known facts. Correction: Refer back to known facts and efficient strategies and model their use throughout, discussing the best strategy to use at each point and why. Model errors that can be made when not adding ones then tens for example, or in counting on in ones.

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