Place value within 10 - Number lines - Starter

In this engaging number line activity designed for Year 1 students, the focus is on reinforcing their understanding of place value within the number range of 1 to 10. The lesson, part of the Autumn Term's fourth week, begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise where children are encouraged to use 20 counters to help them calculate various mathematical problems. These problems are designed to test their fluency in basic arithmetic operations and their understanding of place value, as well as to challenge them to think critically about number relationships and sequencing.

The exercises include subtraction tasks such as calculating the result of '17 minus 8' and more conceptual problems like 'Double ten minus half of eight'. Additionally, students are asked to identify which box has the most counters and to determine missing numbers in a sequence, further reinforcing their counting and comparison skills. The activity also incorporates a colour-coded bead sequence, where children must identify the colour of specific beads based on their position in the sequence, such as the 9th bead or the 4th bead. This multi-faceted approach to learning place value within 10 not only makes the lesson interactive but also caters to various learning styles, ensuring that all students can engage with the content effectively.