In this lesson, children learn the addition symbol (+) and explore using it to represent combining two parts, as well as using the equals (=) sign to represent the equivalence with the whole. They focus on simple addition number sentences, relating the written sentence to the language describing it. 5 + 4 = 9, 5 sweets plus 4 sweets is equal to 9 sweets. They use First, Then, Now stories to explore this. This lesson includes a teaching presentation accompanied by differentiated activities with a range of fluency, reasoning and problem-solving questions, as well as 3 sets of extra fluency questions.
National Curriculum Objectives:
Mathematics Year 1:

Identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations including the number line, and use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer)
Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (-) and equals (=) signs

Differentiation:
There are three levels of differentiation in this pack: ‘working towards,’ ‘expected’ and ‘greater depth’.
Level of this Pack:
Age: 5-6
 England & Wales: Year 1
 Scotland: Primary 1
 Rep. Ireland: Infants
 Australia: Kindergarten
USA: Kindergarten #Autumn Block 2
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