EYFS MATH ZOOM LESSON Problem solving using addition

EYFS MATH ZOOM LESSON - Problem solving using addition/ subtraction/ doubling/ halving etc Solving word problems

STARTER • Have a quick at the dots. • Make an estimate • How can we check if you are correct?

Which method will you use? Pictorial (drawing) Concrete (Objects), the number line or Abstract (Counting in your head)? Extension: Write a matching number sentence. Did you add or take away?

How will you find the answer? What method will you use? Extension: Write a matching number sentence. Did you add or take away?

Can you use pictorial method? Extension: Can you write the matching number sentence? LSA: concrete method

Halve the shapes.

Can you halve 4 objects between you and your adult? Can you use concrete method? Extension: Is it an odd or even number? How can you tell? LSA: concrete method

Can you share 4 objects between you, an adult and your sister or brother? (3 people) Can you use concrete method? LSA: concrete method Extension: Is it an odd or even number? How can you tell? How can you solve the problem?

HOME WORK • Practice halving shapes • Practice halving and sharing amounts • Attempt to solve the word problem sheets that we have attached. • Show us what method you have used.