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Reading +, − and =

Year 1 · Key Stage 1 · 1AS-2 — Read, write and interpret equations containing +, − and =

Draft — awaiting teacher review

Builds on: Number bonds to 10 (Year 1)

I

Concept Anchor

+ means add. − means take away. = means 'is the same as', so both sides are equal.

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Worked example

5 + 2 = 7

  1. 1.The parts are 5 and 2.
  2. 2.Together they make 7.
  3. 3.So 5 + 2 is the same as 7.
II

Guided Check

8 = 5 + ?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 11AS-2 — Interpret the − sign·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    What is 9−49 - 4?

    Q2Year 11AS-2 — = means 'is the same as'·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    What makes this true? 7=3+?7 = 3 + ?

    73?
    Q3Year 11AS-2 — Write an equation for a story·Problem Solving·●●●Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Sam has 6 apples. He eats 2. Which number sentence fits?