Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Video Tutorial

Teacher Specific Information

In this Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Video Tutorial, Katie shows children how to solve word problems. She explores the vocabulary associated with addition and subtraction and encourages children to identify these words in word problems. Katie uses counters, lollipop sticks and drawings to help her. Throughout the video, there will be questions for the children to answer.

This video will be useful for children to watch at home or for extra support as part of an intervention, or whole class activity.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Number – addition and subtraction

Mathematics Year 1: (1C2b) Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs

Mathematics Year 1: (1C2a) Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero

Mathematics Year 1: (1C4) Solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems such as 7=_________ 9