Place value - Read and write numbers to 100 in numerals and words - Starter

In an engaging starter activity designed for Year 2 students, they are encouraged to read and write numbers up to 100, both in numerals and words. The session begins with a series of questions that prompt the children to use their understanding of place value to describe quantities. For example, they are asked to calculate the result of '14 minus 4' and to determine what 'half of 2 tens minus six' equals. These exercises are part of the 'Fluent in Four' revision, which aims to build fluency in mathematical concepts through quick and regular practice.

The activity also includes a visual representation of numbers using tens and ones. Students are presented with a table and several groups of numbers, such as '50 and 10', and they must identify what number is represented. They are further challenged to compare different combinations of tens and ones, like 'two tens and two ones' versus 'three tens and three ones', and to determine which amounts are equal. This hands-on approach helps students to visually grasp the concept of place value and to understand the composition of two-digit numbers. The activity encourages critical thinking and reinforces their ability to express numbers in various forms.