Key Stage One : Maths : Number : Subtraction : Firework Bursts

This maths teaching pack for Key Stage One gets the children to use concrete objects when subtracting pairs of single digit numbers to show shapes that disappear when a firework bursts open in the night sky. The class can create a diagram to model a subtraction calculation when subtracting pairs of single digit numbers.
Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to use concrete objects when subtracting pairs of single digit numbers to show shapes that disappear when a firework bursts open in the night sky
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Learning Objectives
Represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 10. Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving subtraction (-).
Learning Outcomes
I can subtract pairs of single digit numbers within ten. I can calculate sums to complete subtraction number sentences.

Firework Bursts
Teaching sequence to help the children use concrete objects when subtracting pairs of single digit numbers to show shapes that disappear when a firework bursts open in the night sky

Firework Numbers
Activity to help the children complete calculations when subtracting single digit numbers within ten to model shapes seen in fireworks

Firework Numbers (support)
Activity to help the children complete calculations when subtracting single digit numbers within ten to model shapes seen in fireworks

Firework Burst
Template to help the children model calculations when subtracting single digit numbers within ten using shapes seen in fireworks

Firework Bursts
Interactive activity to help the children use concrete objects when subtracting pairs of single digit numbers to show shapes that disappear when a firework bursts open in the night sky
Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to use concrete objects when subtracting pairs of single digit numbers to show shapes that disappear when a firework bursts open in the night sky
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