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Year 1 One More and One Less: Worked Examples

See free Year 1 one more and one less worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.

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Four worked examples

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1
One more

One more than 7 is __.

How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Use a counter if helpful.

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Answer: 8

2
One less

One less than 12 is __.

How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.

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Answer: 11

3
Before

What number comes before 20?

How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.

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Answer: 19

4
After

What number comes after 39?

How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.

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Answer: 40

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