Lesson plan

Lesson Plan for Mathematics

Entry – Adding and Subtraction Methods

To understand and use strategies for adding and subtracting whole numbers up to one million.
To solve exam-style questions related to addition and subtraction.
To develop methods for checking calculations for accuracy.

Suitable for students of any level, typically ages 10-12.

Mathematics

20 students

30 minutes

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum expectations for mathematics at Key Stage 2, focusing on number and arithmetic.

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Addition & Subtraction	5	Quickly review previous lessons on whole numbers. Introduce the topic of adding and subtracting large numbers. Explain the importance of checking answers.
2	Direct Instruction	10	Teach strategies for adding and subtracting numbers up to one million. Demonstrate with examples on the whiteboard, including the column method and the number line.
3	Guided Practice	5	Work through a couple of example questions as a class. Invite students to suggest answers and strategies. Focus on checking methods used.
4	Independent Practice	7	Distribute worksheets with exam-style questions for students to complete independently. Encourage them to use checking strategies.
5	Review and Wrap-Up	3	Go over the answers to the worksheet without calling on individual students. Highlight common errors and reinforcing checking strategies.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Assign additional practice problems for homework, instructing students to check their answers using the strategies discussed in class.

Complete additional worksheet focusing on addition and subtraction of large numbers. Check answers using discussed strategies. Submit for teacher review without in-class presentation.