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Maths - Addition / Subtraction

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Welcome to the Maths pages.
Look at the Addition and Subtraction ideas and resources listed below,
or browse around the other Maths sections using the bar above.

Addition:
  • Adding with an Octopus! - Add simple sums with the help of Horace the Octopus!
  • Addition Word Document - Add the items given on this useful worksheet. Contributed by Sherrie Bendjedidi.
  • Adding Multiples of 5 Excel Spreadsheet - A wonderful, interactive spreadsheet, which can be used by children to practise adding multiples of 5. Contributed by Barbara Calvert.
  • Addition to 10 Grid Excel Spreadsheet - a simple Addition to 10 grid which children can refer to during their work on addition if necessary. Contributed by Tom Watt.
  • Addition to 100 Grid Excel Spreadsheet - a worksheet generator, which generates random numbers up to 100 which children then have to add together. Contributed by Tom Watt.
  • Addition to 1000 Grid Excel Spreadsheet - as above, involving numbers up to 1000. Contributed by Tom Watt.
  • Addition Variable Excel Spreadsheet - another worksheet generator, but this time it is possible to change the variables (the red numbers at the top of the sheet) which will alter the range of the numbers in the sheet. Contributed by Tom Watt.
  • Dartboard Addition Smart Notebook File - A fun dartboard activity, involving addition of simple two-digit numbers. Can be easily modified for different abilities / concepts. Contributed by Lynn Medland.
  • Numbooi PDF File - An addition game in which children have to make the largest number possible. Contributed by Tanya Chalk.
  • Cover them Up! - A very funny game for two children involving addition of numbers. Game board and cards (which you can print and photocopy) are provided.
  • Adding to 100 PDF File - A PDF worksheet, requiring children to work out what is needed to add to a set of numbers in order to make 100.
  • Addition PDF File - A PDF worksheet for Year 3 children involving repeated addition. Contributed by Claire Robinson.
  • Tension - A clever addition game using play cards, which is easy to differentiate.
  • What is happening - These two Excel spreadsheets (contributed by Jackie Jackson) are ideal for use in Mental maths sessions - based on addition.
  • The Magic Plus Machine Excel Spreadsheet - This fantastic Excel spreadsheet contains a machine which adds numbers together! A functional and visually appealing tool for use in your classroom! Contributed by Jackie Jackson.
  • Adding Larger Numbers Powerpoint Presentation - A fantastic introduction to adding larger numbers by partitioning. Contributed by Alison Davin.
Subtraction:
  • 6-4 dinosaurs Textease File - Show children how to do the 'take-away' by clicking on the dinosaurs to make them disappear. Contributed by Julie Yaxley.
  • Take away from 6 Textease File - Demonstrate taking any number away from 6. Click on the dinosaurs to make them disappear. Contributed by Julie Yaxley.
  • Subtraction Word Document - Subtract the items shown on this worksheet. Contributed by Sherrie Bendjedidi.
  • Dartboard Subtraction Smart Notebook File - Another dartboard activity, in which children subtract a range of numbers from 50. Can be easily modified for different abilities / concepts. Contributed by Lynn Medland.
  • Subtraction Variable Excel Spreadsheet - another worksheet generator, but this time it is possible to change the variables (the red numbers at the top of the sheet) which will alter the range of the numbers in the sheet. Contributed by Tom Watt.
  • Deal or No Deal Subtraction Powerpoint Presentation - Do the subtraction sums on the boxes match with the answers? Shout 'Deal' if they do, or 'No Deal' if they don't! Contributed by Alison Davin.
  • Subtraction Connect 4 Word Document - A complete resource, including instructions and differentiated sheets, which you can modify to suit your class. Contributed by Mary-Anne Crook.
  • The Minus Machine Excel Spreadsheet - Similar to the Magic Plus machine above, this one deals with subtraction. Contributed by Jackie Jackson.
  • What is happening? - These two Excel spreadsheets (contributed by Jackie Jackson) are ideal for use in Mental maths sessions - based on subtraction.
Addition / Subtraction (combined):
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