Choosing and using resources

Additive Operations and Patterns

A Numeracy Academy teacher-development resource focused on additive operations and patterns.

Before the lesson

Prepare with a purpose.

  • Choose one addition or subtraction relationship from the official edition.
  • Prepare two representations of the same relationship, such as a frame and an equation.
  • Decide how the learner will explain a strategy rather than only report an answer.

Equipment and access

  • Counters or drawn marks
  • Paper or board
Introduce the idea

Invite an explanation.

Where could a ten help?

Can you show the same calculation in another arrangement?

How would you check your result?

Pay attention to the learning

Notice, then ask.

  • Look for links between quantities, decomposition and written notation.
  • Notice whether the chosen strategy is explained and checked.
Keep the aim in view

Consider another route.

  • Use available objects before asking for a written account if useful.
  • Reduce the amount of copying while preserving the mathematical question.

Ownership, reuse and versions.

Link to the official copy. Check the edition licence before adapting.

Check the official edition before adapting or redistributing material. This website links to the owner’s copy; an external resource can change independently of this page.

These are newly written website preparation prompts, not instructions attributed to the original resource owner or Dr Sako. Check the resource itself and use professional judgement.

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