Y1 Maths

Compare Number Bonds Lesson

This Year 1 Compare Number Bonds lesson covers the prior learning of using the language of 'more' and 'fewer' to compare two sets of objects, before moving onto the main skill of comparing number bonds with comparison symbols.
The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.

National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Year 1: (1C2b) Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs
Mathematics Year 1: (1C1) Represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20
Mathematics Year 1: (1C2a) Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero
This resource also covers the following objective from Year 2:
Mathematics Year 2: (2N2b) Compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs

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Lesson Slides

Lesson Slides

These lesson slides guide pupils through the prior learning of using the language of 'more' and 'fewer' to compare two sets of objects, before moving onto the main skill of compare number bonds. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.

PowerPoint from the old Resource Pack
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Modelling PowerPoint

Modelling PowerPoint

This powerpoint can be used to model the questions that the children will complete on the Varied Fluency and Reasoning & Problem Solving worksheets as part of this lesson.

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Lesson Slides

Lesson Slides

These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.

1 Prior Learning

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Worksheet

Worksheet

This Year 1 Compare Number Bonds lesson covers the prior learning of using the language of 'more' and 'fewer' to compare two sets of objects, before moving onto the main skill of comparing number bonds with comparison symbols.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Reception Fewer and More Game develops children’s understanding of quantities.

2 Practical Activities

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Supporting Activity

Supporting Activity

This compare number bonds supporting activities sheet contains suggestions for additional tasks you might wish to use to support pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the lesson.

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Practical Activities

Practical Activities

These practical activities include tasks covering a range of provision areas for pupils to practise the main skill of compare number bonds.

2 Varied Fluency

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Worksheet

Worksheet

This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of this lesson.

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Mixed Practice

Mixed Practice

This worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of compare number bonds.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Year 1 Compare Number Bonds Game is designed to check pupils’ understanding of comparing number bonds within 10.

2 Reasoning & Problem Solving

Reasoning and Problem Solving from the old Resource Pack
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Worksheet

Worksheet

This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.

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Discussion Problem

Discussion Problem

This worksheet includes two discussion problems which can be used in pairs or small groups to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in this lesson.

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Extension

Extension

This compare number bonds extension task includes a challenge activity which can be used to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the compare number bonds lesson.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Year 1 Compare Number Bonds Maths Challenge is designed to check pupils’ understanding of comparing number bonds.

2 Homework

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Worksheet

Worksheet

This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.

2 Additional Activities

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Consolidation Pack

Consolidation Pack

This resource is aimed at Year 1 Expected and has been designed to give children the opportunity to consolidate the skills they have learned in Autumn Block 2 – Addition and Subtraction.

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Learning Video Clip

Learning Video Clip

Dot the Dinosaur and her friend Stan the Stegosaurus are playing a game. They are collecting different objects and comparing them to see who has found the most. Use your maths knowledge to help them compare number bonds to 10.

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Home Learning Pack

Home Learning Pack

This Autumn week 6 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets