GRADE 1 MATHS · WEEK 3

Addition and Number Bonds

Use number bonds, counters, drawings, and make-ten strategies to add confidently.

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LESSON 1

Explore number bonds to 10 with counters and ten-frames.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Explore number bonds to 10 with counters and ten-frames.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Practise eight bonds to 10; recall them without counters when ready.

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LESSON 2

Add within 10, then within 20 when secure.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Add within 10, then within 20 when secure.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve eight sums using pictures, counters or a number line.

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LESSON 3

Use a make-10 strategy, such as 8 + 5 = 10 + 3.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Use a make-10 strategy, such as 8 + 5 = 10 + 3.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve five make-ten sums and draw one explanation.

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LESSON 4

Find missing addends such as 6 + □ = 10 and □ + 4 = 9.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Find missing addends such as 6 + □ = 10 and □ + 4 = 9.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Complete eight missing-number equations.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Apply addition to stories and complete a weekly check.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Apply addition to stories and complete a weekly check.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve three one-step addition word problems and explain what the numbers mean.

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Quick challenge

Use make ten to calculate 8 + 5.

Reveal answer

8 + 5 = 10 + 3 = 13

Use drawings, objects and simple explanations when practising. Revisit misconceptions before progressing to the next topic.