10) Addition
Bonds of 5: Building a Wall
Mathematics
Develop the concept of:
- The whole number 5 being equal to two parts joined together (two-part bond of five).
- The commutative property of addition.
Develop fluency using bonds of 5 in addition equations, expressed verbally.
Language
- addition as “add”
- equals
- part-part-whole
- The Commutative Property of Addition: swapping the order of the parts does not alter the size of the whole.
Differentiation
A little easier
Working Memory Support: build a wall
Build a wall of 5 that requires students to use the commutative property of addition to identify two-part bonds. Use one of each block from 1 to 5. Keep this on the game board whilst playing. The bond wall is a visual to support students with working memory difficulties. Using the bond wall helps to free up the working memory to focus on applying the bond.
Working Memory Support: desk visual
Click to download the Bonds of 5 Part-Part-Whole Diagram desk visual.
Progression
The next activity builds on the concept of addition with subtraction. Go to
Activity 11
Bonds of 5: Subtraction, Building A Wall