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Use advanced count-by-one strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
Recognise and use the symbols for plus (+), minus (–) and equals (=)
Record number sentences in a variety of ways using drawings, words, numerals and symbols
Recognise and recall number bonds up to ten
Recognise, recall and record combinations of two numbers that add up or bond to form 10
Represent and reason about additive relations
Create, model and solve word problems, using number sentences
Equipment
Equipment
Hoops, bins or buckets
Markers
Paddle bat or racket ball or tennis racket
6 tennis balls or similar per group
Activity set-up
Activity set-up
Form groups of 3.
Setup target (buckets/hoops) with various values, eg. 1, 2, 3.
How to play
How to play
A ball is hit with a bat into a hoop or a bucket to score points. Play in groups of 3 players. After 6 hits, players add their total score.
Hitters have 6 hits, then rotate roles.
Collectors retrieve balls and return using a nominated path and type of return (e.g. roll down the side).
After 6 hits, record addition number sentences to find total score.
Variations
Variations
Vary number of throws.
Change the value of targets.
Play in reverse. Begin with a total and create a subtraction number sentence.
Use any operation to achieve an identified target number.
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