The Partitioning Strategy

Partitioning is an early addition and subtraction strategy students can use to determine the parts of a whole. This teaching presentation outlines multiple ways to use the partitioning strategy to determine how a number can be made from other numbers.

This presentation has three sections:

• Using a Tens Frame
• Drawing it Out
• Using Fingers

Through this activity, students will learn multiple ways to practise the partitioning addition strategy.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your maths lessons. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Help students who need help understanding the concepts by giving them concrete materials to match with the examples used in the teaching presentation.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

Extend students by encouraging them to give examples of when they believe it is best to use the partitioning strategy.

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This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a Teach Starter Collaborator.