L3– WWW – Y1 Addition Problems

Working Without Worksheets – Year 1 Lesson 3: Addition Problems within 10 Bring addition to life with this Working Without Worksheets lesson for Year 1 Addition and Subtraction. Designed for classrooms where worksheets are not used, this resource helps pupils solve one-step addition problems within 10 using counters, pictorials, and number lines, while recording their thinking directly in their maths books. The lesson begins with a starter recap, revisiting counting in 5s and number bonds to 10. Pupils are then introduced to real-life addition word problems such as “Rosie had 4 red balls. Zach gave her 3 more. How many does she have now?”. Children model the problems with counters and pictures, then learn to represent them using number sentences and number lines. For independent work, pupils choose word problems, underline the key information, and solve them in their books, showing both the working and the solution. The plenary invites discussion on different methods, asking children whether they preferred using counters, number lines, or another approach. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Full teacher planning with objectives, vocabulary, and plenary guidance ✔ Starter: recap number bonds to 10 and skip-counting in 5s ✔ Vocabulary focus: total, addition, part, whole, altogether, sum, represent ✔ Practical tasks: solve addition problems with counters and pictures ✔ Modelled task: represent addition on a number line ✔ Independent activity: solve word problems, underline key information, and record in maths books ✔ Plenary: compare strategies and discuss preferred methods ✔ No worksheets—children record directly in their books Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Combines practical, pictorial, and abstract representations of addition ✔ Introduces children to solving and reasoning with word problems ✔ Builds confidence with number lines and fact families within 10 ✔ Worksheet-free: promotes independence and neat book recording ✔ Saves teacher prep time with ready-to-use sl