Maths Unit: Counting Back

Maths Unit: Counting Back

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Mathematics Number & Place Value

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This hands-on and engaging Counting Back Unit explores counting back as a subtraction strategy. Students will learn how to use this strategy to assist them in solving subtraction problems. This unit features numerous games and activities to keep your class engaged, as well as many opportunities to practise their counting back skills.

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Lesson Structure

Individual Activity
Rotations / Group Work
Class Activity

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Curriculum Codes

Add and subtract numbers within 20, using physical and virtual materials, part-part-whole knowledge to 10 and a variety of calculation strategies

ACMNA015 8.4

Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts

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-CSQ-01 new

Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning

Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts

Recognise the importance of repetition of a process in solving problems

Linked Resources & Worksheets

Counting Back With Baxter - Presentation

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Presentations

Primary + Unit Plans Membership

Counting Back With Baxter - Presentation

Counting Back Subtraction Strategy Class Display

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Counting Back Subtraction Strategy Class Display

Counting Back Subtraction Strategy - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Counting Back Subtraction Strategy - Student Reference Card

Count Back Boom Cards

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Games & Activities, Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Count Back Boom Cards

Count Back Mazes 0-20

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Worksheets

Count Back Mazes 0-20

Caterpillar Count-Back Subtraction Cards

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N03, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-4NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA088, VCMNA086, ACMNA012, AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-5NA, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, AC9M1N05, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Caterpillar Count-Back Subtraction Cards

Marble Count-Back Subtraction Cards

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N03, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-4NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA088, VCMNA086, ACMNA012, AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-5NA, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, AC9M1N05, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Marble Count-Back Subtraction Cards

Count Back Banner

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Worksheets

Count Back Banner

What Comes Before?

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Worksheets

What Comes Before?

Penguin Party Subtraction

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Worksheets

Penguin Party Subtraction

Interactive Flower Number Lines

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Games & Activities, Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Interactive Flower Number Lines

Flower Number Line to 20

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Games & Activities, Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Flower Number Line to 20

Tasty Taco Subtraction

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Worksheets

Tasty Taco Subtraction

Hot Air Balloon Subtraction

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Worksheets

Hot Air Balloon Subtraction

Subtraction Buzz - Game

Curriculum Code: AC9MFN05, MAE-CSQ-01, MAe-1WM, MAe-2WM, MAe-3WM, MAe-5NA, VCMNA073, VCMNA074, VCMNA090, AC9MFN06, MAE-FG-02, ACMNA004, AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, ...

Year Level: Preschool, Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Money, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Subtraction Buzz - Game

Butterfly Catch Game

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, AC9M1N05, MA1-4NA, VCMNA087, VCMNA092, VCMNA090, ACMNA015, AC9M2N06, MA1-FG-01, ...

Year Level: Year 1, Year 2

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Butterfly Catch Game

Counting Back With Baxter Board Game

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Counting Back With Baxter Board Game

Counting Back Quiz

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Counting Back Quiz

Counting Back Assessment Marking Sheet

Curriculum Code: AC9M1N04, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, ACMNA015, VCMNA089, VCMNA094, ...

Year Level: Year 1

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value

Category: Worksheets

Counting Back Assessment Marking Sheet