Addition and subtraction
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article2010: A Year of Investigations
This article for teachers suggests ideas for activities built around 10 and 2010. -
articleChildren's Mathematical Graphics: Understanding the Key Concept
In this article for teachers, Elizabeth Carruthers and Maulfry Worthington explore the differences between 'recording mathematics' and 'representing mathematical thinking'. -
pageMaking Maths: Double-Sided Magic Square
Make your own double-sided magic square. But can you complete both sides once you've made the pieces?
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articleMaking Sense of Positives and Negatives
This article suggests some ways of making sense of calculations involving positive and negative numbers. -
articleDot Card Games
These games devised by Jenni Way use dot cards which will help children see the structure of numbers 1-6 and give them confidence as they begin to add and subtract these numbers. -
articleGetting the Balance Right
In this article for primary teachers, Ems shares some common misconceptions surrounding the equals sign, and suggests ways to help learners develop their understanding. -
pageMathdoku Demonstration
This video of Charlie and Liz solving a 6 by 6 Mathdoku may give you ideas for strategies to try.
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projectHow Many?
5 to 7
1 out of 3
This project challenges you to work out the number of cubes hidden under a cloth. What questions would you like to ask?