Addition by bridging through 10 up to 100 is a core topic in the UK KS2 maths curriculum, focusing on developing mental calculation skills using number bonds, place value, partitioning, and efficient strategies. It aligns with Year 3 objectives for addition, subtraction, fluency, problem solving, and reasoning. Non-statutory guidance for Year 2 and 3 emphasizes fluency in addition and subtraction facts that bridge 10, with continued practice for mastery
This resource has two sections
1. Worksheet Sets
Set 1: Adding 1 digit numbers to 2 digit numbers, bridging up to 100 – with visual support
Set 2: Adding 2 digit numbers to 2 digit numbers, bridging up to 100 – with visual support
Pupils have the opportunity to practice this topic further either by using the visual method from Worksheets 1 & 2, or using their own graphics that support the concept of bridging.
Set 3: Adding 1 digit numbers to 2 digit numbers, bridging up to 100.
Set 4: Adding 2 digit numbers to 2 digit numbers, bridging up to 100.
2. Interactive Teaching Resource
Designed to be used by teachers and pupils on an Interactive Whiteboard or on a PC/Mac computer for one-to-one tuition. You have virtually unlimited examples to work through with the option to take the pupils through the process in 3 separate steps, one at a time.
Virtually Unlimited Worksheets at the click of a button: Download one of the following Freebies on my store Jeff’s Notebooks and see for yourself how they work
Solutions are generated every time you click on the button and create a new worksheet.
Note: These resources work on a Windows or Mac computer with the official Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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