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Near Rainbow Facts Worksheet

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Overview:

A worksheet where students use rainbow facts and near rainbow facts (e.g., 4 + 7 is near to 3 + 7) to solve a variety of addition and subtraction sums. Includes extended facts (e.g., 16 + 4, 16 + 5). Designed for early years students.

Learning Objectives:

Apply rainbow facts and near rainbow facts to solve addition and subtraction sums.
Recognise the relationship between near rainbow facts and use them to simplify calculations.
Expand number sense to include extended rainbow facts.

How the Activity Works:

Students work through a series of sums that use both rainbow facts and near rainbow facts, including extended sums like 16 + 4 and 16 + 5. By recognising how near facts relate to each other, students can solve sums more efficiently and deepen their understanding of number relationships. This activity helps students build fluency in addition and subtraction while reinforcing key mathematical concepts.

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