Additive thinking resources

Students complete subtraction equations by selecting from a range of numbers.

Students complete equations by subtracting given numbers on a subtraction wheel.

Students use number lines to show how to solve whole number addition and subtraction problems.

Students use a number line to show how to solve whole number addition problems.

This task requires students to estimate some addition problems using any appropriate method.

This practical task involves students making estimates of sets of items and demonstrating their method(s) of estimation.

Students solve problems involving money by finding the total spent and the change from a given amount.

Students work out the height, width and length of gift packets.

Students complete a number of equations adding to 36 on an addition wheel.

Students work out how many small boxes fit into a larger carton.

Students use a number line to show how to solve whole number subtraction problems.

Students calculate addition and subtraction problems, written in decimal form, for city populations.

Students work out the difference in distances of throws and jumps of various athletic events.

Different selections are made from a canteen menu that will cost a given amount. An extension activity is given that asks for all possible combinations to be found.

Students use addition and subtraction to work out costs related to the purchase of grocery items.

Students complete a timetable by adding on the time taken for each task.

Students calculate scores for teams at a school swimming sports.

Students explain why a range of students' answers to a maths problem are incorrect.

Students select the answer for two subtraction problems, select which one they thought was easier, and explain their reasons for this.

Students identify fractions that are greater than a half, explain their reasoning, and identify how far from half some fractions are.

Student solve addition problems where the missing value is located in different positions. This may mean that students transform the problem into a subtraction one. Students reflect on the easiest and hardest problems, and explain their choice.

Students perform calculations using the times taken to carry out a range of fitness activities.

Students use addition to calculate possible scores in a fairground game.

Students solve addition maths problems and show their strategy for working it out.

Students solve subtraction maths problems and show their strategy for working it out.