Summary
In “Block Star!,” the Numberblocks break a number apart and put it back together from smaller numbers. A full episode (4:35) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
“Block Star!” helps children break a number apart and put it back together from smaller numbers.
- What smaller numbers joined together in this episode?
- Can you find another way to make the same number?
- What is the whole number once the parts come together?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: part, whole, number bond, makes.
Try it: Pick a number and write two different ways to make it (for example 5 = 4 + 1 = 3 + 2).