We are (continuously) learning how to relate Number bonds and recognise pattern within Number. We practise Number and mental arithmetic strategies everyday in class to help reinforce quick number recognition.

This week we used our new whiteboards to help us identify the unique pattern and relation between numbers. We chose a number and then split the number into two parts. We know there are many ways to split a number and we can choose anyway which we feel most confident with. We lay out all the addition and subtraction rules for that number family. This helped us recognise that all three numbers are present no matter which way round the calculation is, or which rule you are applying (addition or subtraction).

This is a great practise tool to use at home! How many number families can you make for the same number?!

E.g 13 = 9 + 4 so 13 – 4 = 9 and 13 – 9 = 4 OR 13 = 7 + 6 so 13 – 7 = 6 and 13 – 6 = 7

Numbers deserve happy families too! ♥️👍🏽😊