This resource introduces the concept of addition and subtraction being inverse operations. Tens frames, number bond diagrams and bar models are used as representations. There is a teaching presentation accompanied by differentiated activities with a range of fluency, reasoning and problem-solving questions.

National Curriculum Objectives:

Mathematics Year 1: 

represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20
add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero
solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems

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
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