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Snowy Subtractions
2 Pre & Primary Essentials Games & Activities Mathematics Number & Place Value Money Patterns & Algebras 3 Pages

Snowy Subtractions

This colourful game provides opportunities for students to practice the Jump or Inverse Strategy.

This resource includes a reproducible recording sheet, with number lines, which not only assist the students in finding the answer, but it makes a great formative assessment tool.

It was designed for the Year 2 Mental Subtraction Strategies Unit, but could be used in the Year 1, for extension or Year 3, for consolidation.

Fast finisher, numeracy rotations, laminate for multiple usage. 

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to recall addition facts to 20 and apply to related subtraction facts using a range of strategies.
  • We are learning to use a range of mental and written strategies to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
  • We are learning to add and subtract two-and three-digit numbers using place value groupings.

Curriculum alignment

MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols MA1-2WM old Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems MA1-3WM old Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained MA1-5NA old Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers MA1-6NA old Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division MA1-4NA old Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers MA1-CSQ-01 new Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning MA2-AR-02 new Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values MA2-AR-01 new Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers MA2-RN-02 new Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value MA2-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands MA1-FG-01 new Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems
VCMNA111 Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value VCMNA114 Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction VCMNA103 Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, threes, fives and ten from any starting point, then moving to other sequences VCMNA108 Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays VCMNA107 Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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Modifications

Students use the number lines to help them record their answers.

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