Unit I – Subtraction Problems

This maths scheme of work for Key Stage One gets the children to identify and practise techniques that can be used when solving number problems related to subtraction using concrete objects and diagrams to support calculations. The class can explain how to record solutions to problems using matching number sentences.

Identify and practise techniques that can be used when solving number problems related to subtraction

Lesson One : Subtraction Match

Identify and record a range of subtraction number calculations that can match different sums to ten using diagrams to model each number sentence

Lesson Two : Subtraction Sums

Identify and record different pairs of subtraction number sentences that have matching sums to ten using pictorial diagrams to illustrate the calculations

Lesson Three : Kitchen Cupboards

Identify and record number sentences that can be used to solve problems involving subtraction of single digit numbers within ten about items found in a family kitchen

Lesson Four : Subtraction Stories

Select and write number sentences to model and illustrate the meaning of a range of different subtraction problems within ten about family life

Lesson Five : Family Hobbies

Solve a range of number problems about some of the special things that can be used for hobbies by subtracting pairs of single digit numbers within ten

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    Valentine Shapes

    Investigate and model how to shape, colour and combine a range of different materials to produce shapes representing themes related to Valentine’s Day

  • Flower Vase

    Flower Vase

    Investigate and practise how to combine different materials when making models of flowers to present to someone special on Valentine’s Day

  • Valentine Prints

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    Explore and practise some of the different ways of printing the shape of heart on a card to give to someone special to celebrate Valentine’s Day

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