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      Use knowledge of calculating within 20 to solve problems

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use knowledge of calculating within 20 to solve problems in a range of contexts.

      Key learning points

      1. When adding three addends, it is efficient to first add two addends using a known fact e.g. pair to 10 or double.
      2. When adding, we can bridge 10 by partitioning a part so that we can ‘make 10’.
      3. When subtracting, we can bridge 10 by partitioning a part to create a part that is equal to the ones digit of whole.
      4. The difference can be found through subtraction.

      Keywords

      • Visualise - To imagine a given problem before us in real life.

      • Represent - To communicate mathematical ideas through models.

      • Calculate - To choose one of the four operations to solve a problem.

      • Efficient - Not wasting time or effort. An efficient strategy is one we can carry out easily.

      Common misconception

      Without correct representation, children may struggle to know what to calculate.

      If needed, provide support at this stage so that the structure of the mathematics is clear to children.

      Teacher tip

      This lesson recognises the crucial step in problem solving where children 'see' and 'represent' the mathematics before calculating. This gives them confidence in knowing what to do to solve the problem and minimises the chance of children jumping to conclusion about what is required of them.

      Licence

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      7 and 2 have a difference of

      Correct Answer: 5, five

      Q2.
      Aisha used 8 coloured pencils for her artwork. Lucas used 4 How many more coloured pencils did Aisha use than Lucas? Aisha used more coloured pencils than Lucas.

      Correct Answer: 4, four

      Q3.
      When playing a game, the difference between Izzy’s score and Lucas’ score is 6, Izzy scored 8 How many points could Lucas have scored?

      Correct answer: 14
      12
      8
      Correct answer: 2

      Q4.
      16 - 14 =

      Correct Answer: 2, two

      Q5.
      20 - = 1

      Correct Answer: 19

      Q6.
      Which pairs of numbers have the same difference of 2?

      3 and 6
      Correct answer: 3 and 5
      3 and 2
      Correct answer: 3 and 1

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What equation would represent this worded problem? Group 1 used 7 stones for their microhabitat. Group 2 used 18 stones. How many more stones did Group 2 use than Group 1?

      7 - 18 = ___
      Correct answer: 18 - 7 = ___
      ___ - 7 = 18

      Q2.
      Which bar model would represent this problem? Group 1 used 7 stones for their microhabitat. Group 2 used 18 stones. Group 2 used 11 more stones than Group 1

      Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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      Q3.
      Laura had 14 cookies. She ate 5 of them. How many cookies did Laura have left?

      Correct Answer: 9, nine

      Q4.
      Laura collected 10 cards and Lucas collected 7 cards. How many cards have they collected altogether?

      Correct Answer: 17

      Q5.
      On Monday, 4 children rode their bike to school. On Tuesday, 8 children rode their bike. On Wednesday, 6 children rode their bike. In total, how many children rode their bike to school on the 3 days?

      Correct Answer: 18

      Q6.
      Laura and Jacob score 16 baskets altogether in their basketball game. How many baskets could they have scored each?

      10 and 7
      6 and 9
      Correct answer: 9 and 7

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