NUMBER BONDS TO- 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10- Pictorial and Abstract Representations

Develop mathematical fluency with these pictorial and abstract approaches to number bonds from 5-10.

First activity is a bar model representation where the children use 2 different coloured pencils to show different ways to make the focus number.

Second activity is a part part whole model which is represented in two different formats. This also allows children to be exposed to different representations based on the same idea.

Third activity is a missing number activity that puts their pictorial understanding into practice by allowing them to complete a selection of calculations. These calculations are set out in two different ways- the first way with the answer first and then the second way with the missing number in the middle. Again, enabling children to increase fluency and challenge themselves.