Use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations
I can use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations.
Use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations
I can use place value knowledge to write addition and subtraction equations.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The language of unitising helps us to use number facts to add and subtract multiples of 10.
- The language of unitising helps us to use number facts to add and subtract multiples of 100.
- Place value equipment supports explanation of the addition and subtraction equations.
Keywords
Part - A piece or section of the whole.
Whole - All of a group or number.
Bar model - A way to represent a problem involving parts and whole.
Common misconception
Identifying the parts and wholes in a problem or given context.
Use the stem sentences and representations of part-part-whole and bar models to support pupils in identifying the parts and whole.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Express this representation as a number of tens. tens
Q2.Match the number of tens to the correct 3-digit number.
130
180
140
190
100
Q3.160 = 100 + .
Q4.Which equation would make this statement correct? 140 <
Q5.What number is missing from the bar model?
Q6.Sort the values from largest to smallest.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence. Part + part = .
Q2.In a bar model, to find the whole we add the .
Q3.Match the numbers and representations.
100 + 70
10 tens and 5 tens
100 + 30
10 tens and 6 tens
10 tens and 2 tens
Q4.Use this bar model. Which subtraction calculations are correct?
Q5.How can you calculate the missing part?
