Course Plan: Addition and Subtraction Facts (Within 20)
Course Overview
This course aims to provide Year 2 students with a strong foundation in addition and subtraction facts within 20. Students will develop their understanding through various strategies, engaging activities, and assessments.
Course Objectives
- Master addition and subtraction facts within 20.
- Utilize strategies such as counting on, making ten, and using number lines.
- Enhance problem-solving skills through real-life applications.
- Foster a collaborative learning environment through group work.
Module 1: Introduction to Addition and Subtraction
Lesson 1: What is Addition?
- Objective: Define addition and understand its meaning.
- Activities: Use manipulatives (counters) to perform simple addition.
Lesson 2: What is Subtraction?
- Objective: Define subtraction and explore its meaning.
- Activities: Use manipulatives to visualize and solve simple subtraction problems.
Lesson 3: Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction
- Objective: Understand how addition and subtraction relate to each other.
- Activities: Use fact families to illustrate the connection.
Module 2: Strategies for Addition
Lesson 4: Counting On
- Objective: Use counting on as a strategy for addition.
- Activities: Number line exercises and group games.
Lesson 5: Making Ten
- Objective: Teach students to make ten to simplify addition.
- Activities: Visual aids and practice problems.
Lesson 6: Doubling
- Objective: Introduce doubling as an addition strategy.
- Activities: Explore pairs of numbers that make doubling.
Lesson 7: Using Number Lines
- Objective: Learn to add using a number line.
- Activities: Hands-on activities using a drawn number line.
Module 3: Strategies for Subtraction
Lesson 8: Counting Back
- Objective: Utilize counting back as a subtraction strategy.
- Activities: Practice with manipulatives and visual worksheets.
Lesson 9: Making Ten for Subtraction
- Objective: Apply the making ten strategy to subtraction.
- Activities: Real-life examples and exercises.
Lesson 10: Using Number Lines for Subtraction
- Objective: Subtract using a number line.
- Activities: Number line activities focusing on subtraction.
Module 4: Addition Facts Mastery
Lesson 11: Addition Facts to 10
- Objective: Master addition facts within 10.
- Activities: Flashcards, games, and timed quizzes.
Lesson 12: Addition Facts to 20
- Objective: Extend mastery of addition facts to 20.
- Activities: Mixed fact practice sessions.
Lesson 13: Word Problems with Addition
- Objective: Solve addition word problems.
- Activities: Story problems and group discussions.
Module 5: Subtraction Facts Mastery
Lesson 14: Subtraction Facts to 10
- Objective: Master subtraction facts within 10.
- Activities: Interactive games and competitive quizzes.
Lesson 15: Subtraction Facts to 20
- Objective: Extend mastery of subtraction facts to 20.
- Activities: Mixed problem-solving exercises.
Lesson 16: Word Problems with Subtraction
- Objective: Solve subtraction word problems.
- Activities: Create stories and find solutions.
Module 6: Combining Strategies and Assessment
Lesson 17: Review of Addition Strategies
- Objective: Reinforce addition strategies learned.
- Activities: Group activities and collaborative problem solving.
Lesson 18: Review of Subtraction Strategies
- Objective: Reinforce subtraction strategies learned.
- Activities: Group activities and competitive games.
Lesson 19: Test Your Skills: Mixed Addition and Subtraction
- Objective: Assess understanding of addition and subtraction facts.
- Activities: Practice test with both addition and subtraction questions.
Lesson 20: Final Assessment and Reflection
- Objective: Evaluate student mastery of addition and subtraction facts.
- Activities: Final assessment and reflective discussion on strategies learned.
Course Assessment
- Formative assessments throughout (quizzes, homework).
- Summative assessment at the end of the course.
- Feedback session to discuss individual progress.
Resources
- Manipulatives (counters, number lines).
- Worksheets for practice and quizzes.
- Digital games and interactive tools.
By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the necessary skills to confidently add and subtract within 20, using various strategies to solve mathematical problems effectively.