Number bonds

What Gets Learnt When

Number Bonds Mental Maths Structure MARCH 2022.pdf

Importance of Number Bonds

We believe that number bonds are a foundational to mathematical mastery. They also allow children to develop fluency and make calculations seem more meaningful.

How we teach Number Bonds at St Stephens

The key ways in which we learn number bonds at St Stephens are:

Using real life objects
Using counters and tens frames
NCETM Mastering Number Project in KS1 (including the use of Rekenreks)
Using NUMBOTs (digit application which can be utilised at home as well as at school)
Using other concrete and visual resources
Through teaching key strategies such as doubles, near-doubles, bridging through ten and compensation - all these strategies designed to make the calculation easier.