GRADE 1 MATHS · WEEK 15

Flexible Calculation Strategies

Strengthen fluency using doubles, make-ten, breaking apart numbers and estimation.

Weekly learning plan

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LESSON 1

Review doubles, near-doubles and known number facts.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Review doubles, near-doubles and known number facts.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve eight calculations using a strategy of your choice.

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LESSON 2

Make ten or bridge through ten to simplify addition.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Make ten or bridge through ten to simplify addition.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve six sums and show how numbers are split.

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LESSON 3

Break numbers into parts and use friendly numbers when helpful.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Break numbers into parts and use friendly numbers when helpful.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve five calculations in two different ways.

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LESSON 4

Estimate before calculating and check if an answer makes sense.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Estimate before calculating and check if an answer makes sense.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Estimate and calculate five sums.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Review mixed calculation strategies without rushing.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Review mixed calculation strategies without rushing.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Complete ten mixed questions, recording accuracy and strategy.

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Quick challenge

Use make ten to calculate 9 + 4.

Reveal answer

9 + 4 = 10 + 3 = 13

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