Place value - Count forwards and backwards within 50 - Starter

The educational activity designed for Year 2 students during the Autumn term focuses on enhancing their understanding of place value within the number range of 50. The session starts with a warm-up task where students are asked to identify visual representations of 'half'. This is followed by simple addition problems, such as adding 3 to 16, to encourage mental arithmetic. Children are also presented with a number puzzle where they must calculate the sum of digits in a two-digit number, further reinforcing their comprehension of place value.

As part of the 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, students are invited to complete sentences that help them grasp the concept of tens and ones in numbers, fostering a deeper understanding of the base-ten system. They are challenged to represent the number 16 using place value, and to perform basic operations such as doubling numbers. The task also incorporates a practical application of math through a scenario involving penguins on blocks of ice, where students must calculate the total number of penguins based on given information. This exercise not only tests their arithmetic skills but also their ability to apply mathematical knowledge to real-world contexts.