Mathematics Steps to Success and Top Tips Year 2 - Pownall Green ...

5.To say the subtraction calculation to a given addition and vice
versa
Top Tips
• Start with the answer to the addition calculation.
• Use Number Trios or number balance or child held numbers
6.To know all addition and subtraction facts for each number to 10
Top Tips
1. Begin using ten fingers.
2. Use 10 pegs on a coat hanger, hide a set and ask how many
hidden?
3. Mental recall.
4. Recite from memory.
7.To know that addition can be done in any order and use this to help
with mental calculations
Steps to Success
Top Tips
1. Put the biggest number in your head
2. Count on from the biggest number
• Remember that addition can be done in any order, but beginning
with the biggest number is easier.
• Put up the number of fingers you want to add to the biggest
number FIRST and then put each finger down as you count on.
• Addition of three numbers – look for number bonds to 10, near
bonds, doubles and near doubles.
8.To know that multiplication is repeated addition
Top Tips
1. Demonstrate using cubes/sets of toys, children, money etc
2. 4 x 5 = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5
3. Explain that multiplication is a quick way of adding the same
number again and again.
4. Draw arrays (groups of dots) to represent a multiplication.
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