Year 1 - Subtraction (1-digit numbers)

LO: To represent subtraction using objects and pictures.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  Subtract one digit numbers including zero
• Solve one-step problems that involve subtraction

During this outdoor lesson your children will identify representations of numbers in nature, use natural loose parts and subtraction stories to investigate the process of subtraction and introduce themselves to subtraction vocabulary.

LO: To write subtraction calculations.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

• To solve one-step problems with subtraction using concrete objects and pictorial representations
• To read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs
• To subtract one-digit numbers including zero

The main activity of this outdoor lesson uses inspiration from the outdoor environment to introduce and add context to writing subtraction statements. 

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LO: To subtract by counting backwards.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

• To solve one-step problems with subtraction using pictorial representations
• To read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs
• To subtract one-digit numbers including zero

Deliver an outdoor maths lesson that deepens the children’s fluency and understanding of counting backwards whilst using movement to engage them in their learning.

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LO: To find the difference.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  To solve one-step problems with subtraction
• To read and interpret mathematical statements involving subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs
• To subtract one-digit numbers including zero

Deepen your children’s understanding of finding the difference by practising this skill in context in your outdoor space. Other activities include using physical movement to practise recalling mathematical vocabulary.

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LO: To compare addition and subtraction statements.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  To read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs
• To add and subtract one-digit numbers, including zero
• To solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations

During this outdoor lesson your children will enjoy playing a classic playground game with a twist, hunting for statements, using comparison sticks and conclude with a discussion to demonstrate their learning throughout the unit.

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