Six ladybirds landed on our plant. Then they all hid under the two big leaves. How many could be under each leaf? Tell me one pair that might make six.
A number bond is a picture of a whole split into two parts. The whole sits at the top. The two parts sit below.
Here are the six ladybirds on two leaves. One ladybird moves across each time. Count each leaf. Are there still six? Beside each row is its number bond.
In every bond the whole is six. The parts are different.
Now seven ladybirds, and their bonds.
In every bond the whole is seven. The parts are different.
Today we make 6 with two parts on the board. Friends take turns. After each pair, we all say both parts and the whole aloud to check.
Make 6 with two parts
In your maths copy, draw two number-bond pictures. Make each one like this: a circle on top for the whole, two lines down, and two circles below for the parts.
- Whole 6 at the top. Parts 3 and 3 below.
- Whole 7 at the top. Parts 4 and 3 below.
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