Place value - Tens and ones within 50 - Starter

In a Year 2 mathematics lesson, students are presented with engaging activities to strengthen their understanding of place value, specifically focusing on tens and ones within the number 50. The lesson starts with an exercise where children are asked to look at images of coins and calculate their total value. This practical application helps them to visualise and consolidate their understanding of numbers and their composition in terms of tens and ones. Additionally, students are tasked with a 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, which includes various problems such as identifying a quarter turn and performing simple subtraction by removing ones from a given number.

The lesson continues with exercises that combine counting and basic arithmetic operations. Students are invited to count forward from a two-digit number, such as 29, by a certain number of steps, and then determine the final number they land on. Another similar activity requires them to count forward from 24 and then count backwards, reinforcing their ability to navigate the number line and understand the effects of addition and subtraction. These activities not only improve their numerical fluency but also help them to visualise number sequences and the relationship between numbers. The lesson is designed to be interactive and encourages the development of both mental and written arithmetic skills.