Exit quiz
- What is the missing whole in this bar model?
- '8' ✓
- Which bar model represents the counters?
- Izzy thinks the missing part shown on this number line is 2 Is she right?
- Yes ✓
- No
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- Andeep is going to clap 9 times. He has already clapped 5 times. How many more claps does he need to do?
- '4' ✓
- Which set of counters will come next if we are ordering the ways to partition 9 systematically?
- Look at the table showing partitions of 8 counters. What number is missing in the table?
- '4' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Partitioning can be represented on a part-part-whole diagram.
- A bar model can be used to represent ways to partition numbers into two parts.
- The larger the number the greater the number of combinations.
- Being systematic helps you to find all the ways of partitioning a number.
Common misconception
When using patterns to identify combinations, pupils may struggle to be systematic and not identify all options systematically.
Spend time exploring the value of recording combinations within a simple table. Encourage checking, e.g. the amount of counters totals eight. Look for patterns and support children in spotting these.
Keywords
Systematic - Having an order to the way we work, identifying and using patterns.
Partition - To split a whole up into parts.
Part-part-whole model - A pictorial representation of a whole and its parts.
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