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Read and interpret addition, subtraction and equality statements; find a missing number on either side of the equals sign. Saving is off unless you choose it.
Year 1 · Maths
Make number sentences using +, − and =
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Focus on addition and subtraction symbols plus minus equals. Open support for “Count and Add Ladybirds”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 1 learners practise addition and subtraction symbols plus minus equals.
The activities include Count and Add Ladybirds, Identify Addition and Subtraction Problems, Know Your Maths Symbols: + or -, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, teaching-practice, worksheet, practice. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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Add and subtract stories to 20
Use pictured counters, choose an operation, solve one-step addition and take-away stories, then find a missing number by undoing a change. Selected practice within 20 only. It does not cover comparison difference, measures, two-step problems, speed practice or calculations above 20.
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- Count and Add Ladybirds — support from Oak National Academy
- Identify Addition and Subtraction Problems — support from Oak National Academy
- Know Your Maths Symbols: + or - — support from Oak National Academy
- Practise Subtraction Number Bonds Using Pictures — support from Oak National Academy
- Solve Maths Problems in Famous Stories — support from Oak National Academy
- Subtract Numbers Under 10 Using Pictures — support from Oak National Academy
- Understand Whether to Add or Subtract — support from Oak National Academy
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Interpret and Represent Addition Stories
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Create Addition and Subtraction Stories
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Interpret and Represent Subtraction Stories
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PlanIt Maths Year 1 Addition and Subtraction Lesson Pack 12: Add More
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Add More Maths Activity Sheets
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PlanIt Maths Year 1 Addition and Subtraction Lesson Pack 4: Introducing the Addition Symbol
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Addition or Subtraction Activity Sheet
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PlanIt Maths Year 1 Addition and Subtraction Lesson Pack 20: Add or Subtract 0, 1 or 2
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Using the Addition, Subtraction and Equals Symbols Activity Sheets
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Addition, Subtraction and Equals Cards
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Addition and Subtraction to 20 Word Problem Activity Sheets
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Addition and Subtraction to 20 Word Problem Challenge Cards
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Subtraction by Crossing Out Pictures Maths Activity Sheets
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Subtracting with a Part-Whole Model
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