Bridging through 10 is a technique in mental maths that breaks down subtraction into 3 simple steps to get to the final answer. Students get to strengthen their knowledge of number bonds to 10 and therefore extend their skills at mental subtraction up to 100.
Worksheets
Set 1
Subtracting 1 digit numbers from 2 digit numbers, bridging up to 100 with visual support that helps students think about of each step along the way.
Set 2
Pupils have the opportunity to practice this topic further either by using the visual method from Worksheet Set 1 or using their own graphics that support the concept of bridging.
(Almost) Unlimited worksheets
At the click of a button all numbers (and visual supports) are randomized, creating a new worksheet with different numbers …. as many times as you want. This means you can individualize the worksheets, making one worksheet for the whole class or a different set of qustions for each students (and all stops in between). It also means a worksheet can be repeated as many times as needed throughout the year to consolidate the required skills and knowledge.
To get an idea of what these (almost) unlimited worksheets look like download for free: Order of Operations with no exponents FREEBIE
Solutions are generated every time you click on the button and create a new worksheet.
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.
Note: These resources work on a Windows or Mac computer with the official Adobe Acrobat Reader.
UK National Curriculum for Mathematics: Key Stage 1: Year 2 Addition and Subtraction
Non statuary guidance states that for Year 2 & 3 – ” Secure fluency in addition and subtraction facts that bridge 10, through continued practice”
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