Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to solve addition problems. 

I can represent the problem. (pictures, symbols, sentences)

I can use the “counting on” strategy. 

VOCABULARY

Addition: add, plus, altogether 

Represent a problem: using drawings, physical and virtual materials, and number combinations within 10 to add and subtract collections to 20. 

Counting on: Count on in maths is a mental math strategy used to add numbers.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Use the below sums to practice the counting on strategy by counting on from the larger number to work out the answer: 

9+7=

14+5=

6+5=

11+8=