Understanding Tens and Ones

1st GradeMath15 min

aligned to Ccss 1.nbt.b.2

Learning Objective

I can show that I understand that the two digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones.

Lesson Flow

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10 min

Math Antics - Place Value

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Guided Notes

5 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Our number system is called ‘base 10’ because it uses ten different symbols called digits for counting.

  • The number place to the left of the ones place is called the tens place, and it counts groups of ten.

  • The number PLACE that a digit is in determines its VALUE, and writing a number in ‘Expanded Form’ shows the combination of different groups.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

What does the number 35 represent? How many groups of ten and how many ones?

Teacher Guide

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