Reception Maths Spring Block 5 focuses on building 9 and 10, helping pupils develop a deeper understanding of numbers within 10. Aligned with the EYFS framework and White Rose Maths progression, pupils build strong foundations in number composition, comparison, subitising and number relationships.
Across the block, pupils represent and compare 9 and 10 before exploring one more, one less, number composition and number bonds to 10. They also investigate doubles and odd and even numbers, developing fluency and making connections between different representations and number patterns.
Spring Block 5 forms part of the Maths Masters Reception Spring sequence. Explore the full term to see how learning about 9 and 10, number bonds and doubles fits into the wider Reception maths progression.
Exploring numbers 9 and 10 in Reception gives pupils opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of number rather than relying on counting alone. Pupils represent quantities in different ways, compare numbers and investigate how 9 and 10 are composed from smaller parts.
Exploring number bonds to 10 helps pupils understand the different ways a whole can be composed. Practical resources and visual representations allow pupils to investigate two-part and three-part compositions, supporting flexible number sense and preparing pupils for later addition and subtraction.
Exploring doubles in Reception helps pupils notice equal groups and repeated quantities. Pupils also begin investigating patterns in odd and even numbers, giving them opportunities to notice, describe and represent mathematical relationships within numbers to 10.
Working with composition, number bonds, doubles and conceptual subitising helps pupils see numbers in different ways. These connections build strong foundations for calculation and support a deeper understanding of how numbers within 10 are related.
See how this block fits within the wider term sequence and explore Reception Spring maths planning.
