Y1

Maths

Subtraction on a Number Line Discussion Problem

Worksheet
Group work
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Provide a real challenge for your learners with our Year 1 Subtraction on a Number Line Discussion Problem. Perfect for children who are confident with subtraction by counting back, this open-ended question will allow children to explore various possible answers. They will explore the different amounts of cupcakes that the children might buy by counting back.

Use as an extension at the end of your lesson for pairs or small groups to complete. You may also provide this as an intervention for your greater depth learners. However you use it, we're sure you'll love it!


Curriculum Objectives

  • Read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words
  • Identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations including the number line, and use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least
  • Solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems such as 7 = __ 9