Year 1 Maths Number: One step addition problems

A set of powerpoints with different activities and problems to solve.
Addition as combining 2 sets: visual representation of joining two sets along with the number sentences
Addition can be done in any order: Demonstrates adding two numbers with counters by adding the small amount to the larger amount, and the larger amount to the smaller amount. Shows how this is the same when adding using numerals, and that it is easier to add the smaller number to the bigger number.
Addition strategies: shows different ways that addition can be done, including counting on, using a number line, using fingers or counters etc.
Buying 2 things at the toy shop: Real-life situation of using addition when buying 2 objects.
Counting biscuits and missing numbers: Shows how 10 biscuits can be shared using addition sentences. It then introduces the concept of missing numbers, hiding biscuits and numerals with a reveal button.
Counting dominoes: shows that addition can be done in any order.
Counting on at the pet shop: Practical counting on activity
Counting on from the biggest number: Demonstrates with objects on a number line how it is easier to count on from the biggest number
Counting on the bus: practical addition activities
Counting on the double decker bus: practical addition using the top and bottom deck
Counting on with animals: Simple counting activity with animals
Counting on with pencils: activity where the children can write down the number sentence to work out the answer
The toy shop: introduces the concept of most and least, more than etc. in a practical context.