Year 1 Resource: Subtraction with 10 and Related Number Bonds

This resource provides a full week of teaching slides designed for Year 1, focusing on subtraction with 10 and related number bond facts. The lessons incorporate a range of representations to enhance understanding and engagement. Each lesson includes reasoning and problem-solving opportunities, fostering deep mathematical thinking among students.

Lesson 1: Numicon Practical:
This lesson introduces subtraction with 10 using practical Numicon manipulatives. Students engage in hands-on activities to explore the concept and develop a concrete understanding of subtraction.

Lesson 2: Tens Frame Practical:
Students continue their learning journey by using tens frames to practice subtraction with 10. This practical lesson allows students to visualize and manipulate counters to reinforce their understanding.

Lesson 3: Tens Frame Written Method:
Building on the previous lesson, students transition to a written method using tens frames. They learn how to represent subtraction with 10 using numerals and symbols, facilitating a smooth transition from concrete to abstract thinking.

Lesson 4: Alternative Written Method - Draw and Cross Out:
In this lesson, students explore an alternative written method for subtraction with 10. They learn to draw the whole and cross out the part being subtracted, enhancing their conceptual understanding of subtraction.

Lesson 5: Problem Solving with First, Then, Now Grids:
The final lesson incorporates problem-solving skills using first, then, now grids and Numicon manipulatives for support. Students apply their knowledge of subtraction with 10 to real-life scenarios, strengthening their reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Included Features:

These comprehensive teaching slides empower Year 1 teachers with a week-long plan for teaching subtraction with 10 and related number bond facts. By utilizing a range of representations, practical activities, and problem-solving opportunities, this resource fosters a deep understanding of subtraction concepts and promotes mathematical thinking in young learners.