Add three addends efficiently by finding two addends that total 10
I can use my knowledge of number pairs to 10 to add three addends efficiently.
Add three addends efficiently by finding two addends that total 10
I can use my knowledge of number pairs to 10 to add three addends efficiently.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The order of the addends can change and the sum stays the same.
- When adding three addends, it is efficient to first find two addends that sum to 10
- ___ add ___ is equal to 10 Then, 10 add ___ is equal to ___
Common misconception
If children record incorrectly, they could re-add an addend that has already been used to make a pair to 10
Carefully model how to record thinking, rewriting the new equation inclusive of 10 underneath.
Keywords
Addends - Any of the numbers that are added together.
Number pairs - Two numbers that sum to make 10
Efficient - Not wasting time or effort. An efficient strategy is one we can carry out easily.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
9
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10
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greater than 10
less than 10
equal to 10