Maths help for parents of children aged 5 to 11
Take the numbers from 1 to 9 and see how many different ways that ten can be made by adding them.
A very simple piece of maths with this maths worksheet but it can be quite powerful. Take the numbers from 1 to 9 and see how many different ways that ten can be made by adding them.
Some children will adopt a random approach, others will be more organised and work systematically: 1 + 9, 2= 8 etc. Continue reading “Free Y1 maths worksheet: Solve puzzles and investigate”
This maths worksheet is an introduction to the investigative approach to mathematics.
This maths worksheet is an introduction to the investigative approach to mathematics. It is concerned with children using their knowledge to solve problems and puzzles, find patterns, make generalisations and begin to predict.
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Another maths worksheet to help with recognising the names of simple 2-D shapes.
Another maths worksheet to help with recognising the names of simple 2-D shapes.
Four shapes are used: square, rectangle, triangle and circle. The idea is to join the shape to the name of the shape with a pencil line. Sit down with your child to do this and don’t be afraid to ask questions – how many sides does a triangle have? Why this that a rectangle and not a square? etc.
On this maths worksheet we have a simple counting down in twos exercise.
On this maths worksheet we have a simple counting down in twos exercise. Starting at 25 make hops of two and colour in each number you land on.
When carrying out an exercise such as this you can see how valuable games like snakes and ladders can be to help young children with their counting. Continue reading “Free Y1 maths worksheet: Counting back in twos”
The second page has left the number/word blank so that you can insert your own numbers, or even better, your child can add their own numbers.
Two free maths worksheets here for young children who are still learning to count up to 10. The first asks for 6 pencils to be coloured and for 7 apples to be coloured. Note that both the number and the word are used. It is important to use both numbers and words as often as possible.
The second page has left the number/word blank so that you can insert your own numbers, or even better, your child can add their own numbers.
This maths worksheet uses the subtraction sign with numbers up to 10. The sign for subtraction could well be new to children of this age.
This maths worksheet uses the subtraction sign with numbers up to 10. The sign for subtraction could well be new to children of this age. Think of the statement 7 – 4 as a sentence which can be read as:
7 minus 4
7 subtract 4
or 7 take away 4.
A number line can be helpful here. To take 4 from 7 start with the larger number which is 7, and then make four hops back, first to 6, then 5, then 4 then 3.
There is a number line on the worksheet, but it would be better to provide your own.
Many children will use their fingers to count the number of hops backwards they have made, there is nothing wrong with this. Alternatively they can mark the hops backwards on the number line itself.
There are four 2-D shapes which children should become familiar with in Year 1. These are circle, rectangle, square and triangle.
There are four 2-D shapes which children should become familiar with in Year 1. These are circle, rectangle, square and triangle. Unfortunately they are not the easiest words to spell! Children should be able to discuss the properties of these shapes, in particular the number of sides and corners they have. Of course the real world is made up of millions of examples of these shapes – look out for them wherever you go.
Some children might spot that a square is a special kind of rectangle- more of this as they get older.
take away, subtract, how many are left, less than, what is the difference between, more than.
Much of the basic vocabulary involved with subtraction is introduced in year 1, including these terms:
take away, subtract, how many are left, less than, what is the difference between, more than.
The minus (-) sign is also introduced.
As with addition, at this age most of the work will be done orally. All kinds of opportunities arise where simple subtraction questions can be posed.
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Two more maths worksheets where children have to make a number story to match the sum.
Two more maths worksheets where children have to make a number story to match the sum. Hints (eg ‘balls left’) are given but of course do not have to be used. This is great practice for using the terms involved with subtraction and should be done orally. There are of course far more opportunities in real life to encourage using mathematical language, especially around the home.
The answer is given and children have to find two different sums to make the answer.
Back to calculating this week. These two maths worksheets look at addition from a different angle. The answer is given and children have to find two different sums to make the answer.
This is a good test of children’s understanding of addition. It will also help them with the idea that 4 + 3 is the same as 3 + 4. Continue reading “Free Y1 maths worksheets: Two numbers to make a total”