In this learning activity, ‘Birthday Time’, students help Carla’s mum work out how many candles she needs for various birthday cakes. The activity focuses on adding several single digit numbers by looking for numbers that add to 10. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
This patterns and algebra worksheet, ‘Equivalent Expression’ allows for practice with the properties of multiplication and addition. Answer sheet provided with file download.