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Vertical Doubles & Near Doubles

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Overview:

A set of doubles and near doubles sums presented in a vertical format. Designed for students in year 1 and year 2.

Learning Objectives:

Recognise and apply the doubles strategy to solve addition sums.
Use the near doubles strategy by adjusting from a known double.
Develop confidence in solving vertical addition problems.

How the Activity Works:

Students solve a series of addition sums arranged in a vertical format, focusing on doubles (e.g., 5 + 5) and near doubles (e.g., 5 + 6). This structured format helps students strengthen their understanding of number relationships and improve their ability to solve addition problems efficiently.

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