Doubling and Halving

Understand the concept of doubling and halving numbers and apply doubling and halving strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems

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Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of doubling and halving numbers.
  • Apply doubling and halving strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.
  • Recognize patterns when doubling and halving numbers.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 2 Number: Multiplication and division

  • Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
Last updated on: February 25, 2026

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