Inverse Operations: Addition and Subtraction
Students will use inverse operations to check calculations and solve missing number problems.
Key Questions
- Assess how using the inverse operation confirms the accuracy of an addition calculation.
- Predict the missing number in an equation using your knowledge of inverse operations.
- Differentiate between using inverse operations for checking and for solving.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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