Mathematics·Addition & Subtraction·procedural
Fluent addition and subtraction
Recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, and derive and use related facts up to 100
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is building strong foundations in addition and subtraction — learning to add and subtract numbers fluently within 20, understanding the relationship between these operations, and applying various mental strategies to solve problems.
Evidence of understanding
- Rapidly recall 7 + 8 = 15 and 15 − 8 = 7
- Use 6 + 4 = 10 to derive 60 + 40 = 100
- Derive 35 + 5 = 40 from knowledge that 5 + 5 = 10
Assessment prompt
Can Fluent addition and subtraction quickly recall facts like '9 + 7 = 16' and '16 − 7 = 9', and use those to help work out bigger sums like '90 + 70'?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/AS/3GB · uk-nc-2013
Recall addition and subtraction facts
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1