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National 2 Lifeskills Mathematics

Number and Number Processes

Count, compare and use number in everyday situations.

Interactive task

Number and Number Processes

Choose, then check.

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There are 3 cups. Use 3. How many are left?

3-3= ?

Choose an answer.

Learn

Skill steps

Use objects first.

Use a number line.

Count on and back.

Add or subtract in context.

Key words

count oncount backmorefewersametotal

Snack table

  1. Start at 5.
  2. Count on 3 more: 6, 7, 8.
  3. You land on 8.

5 and 3 make 8.

Guided practice

Step-by-step prompts

Start at 6. Count on 3 spaces.

  • Point to 6.
  • Move 3 jumps.
  • Say or show the landing number.

There are 9 pencils. Take away 4.

  • Start with 9 counters.
  • Move 4 away.
  • Count what is left.

Compare 8 seats and 12 seats.

  • Put numbers on the number line.
  • Which is further along?
  • Choose more seats.
Practise

Practical pupil tasks

  • Count back from 10 to 6.
  • Use a number line to find 4 + 3.
  • Use counters to find 8 - 2.
  • Which is fewer: 5 snacks or 9 snacks?
  • Order 3, 8, 6.