Place value - Use a place value chart - Planning

In the Year 2 Autumn Place Value curriculum, Lesson 7 focuses on teaching children how to use a place value chart to enhance their understanding of numbers. The resources provided for this lesson include Base 10 blocks, place value charts, counters, worksheets, and a presentation. Key vocabulary such as 'place value chart', 'Base 10', 'numeral', 'digit', 'tens', and 'ones' are introduced to the children. The lesson begins with a recap of previous learning, followed by practical partner work where children get hands-on experience with place value charts. They use Base 10 blocks and counters to represent numbers, recognizing the tens and ones columns and using stem sentences to articulate the value of each part of the number. Real-life contexts, like money, are used to create number stories that make the concept more relatable and engaging for the students.

Throughout the lesson, a series of activities are designed to develop fluency in using the place value chart. Children are prompted to identify the tens and ones parts of numbers and to discuss the differences and similarities between using Base 10 blocks and place value counters. Key questions encourage deeper thinking about the number of tens and ones, and the ability to write number sentences based on the place value chart. To address common misconceptions, such as confusing the value of digits (e.g., 32 being interpreted as 3 + 20) or misunderstanding ten as a single unit, the lesson includes a 'Give me five' plenary. This plenary allows children to reflect on what they've learned, the skills they've used, and what they found challenging. Differentiated worksheets cater to varying levels of understanding, from working towards the expected level to achieving greater depth, ensuring that each child can confidently represent two-digit numbers using a place value chart and related equipment.