Additive Reasoning · Autumn Term

Addition and Subtraction Strategies

Developing mental and physical strategies to solve simple arithmetic problems.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does the order of numbers matter in subtraction but not in addition?
  2. 2How can we use counting on to solve an addition problem more quickly?
  3. 3When we take away zero, why does the number stay the same?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Mathematics - Addition and Subtraction
Year: Year 1
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Additive Reasoning
Period: Autumn Term

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