Hit the target

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Recognise and recall number bonds up to ten

Recognise, recall and record combinations of two numbers that add up or bond to form 10
Model and record patterns for individual numbers up to ten by making all possible whole-number combinations (Reasons about patterns)
Create, recall and recognise combinations of two numbers that add up to numbers less than 10.

Coloured drawing of 3 students playing 'Hit the target'.

Equipment

Variety of targets
Objects to throw
Whiteboard and markers

Activity set-up

Setup targets with values 0-10.

How to play

Targets are set up away from a throwing line. Players score points by throwing, kicking or rolling a ball at the targets. Targets are worth between 0-10. Play in small groups (3–4 per group).

Identify target number, eg. 10.
Identify number of throws available to reach target number, eg. 2.
Players throw, roll or kick a ball to hit or land in targets, aiming for the target number.
Play is stopped to re-position targets that have been knocked over.
Record combinations on a whiteboard.

Variations

Change the number of throws for each player, eg. 3, 4.
Change the target number, eg. 20, 50.
Change the value of targets, eg. 10, 20, 30, only odd or even numbers.

Combining and separating quantities