Place value - Tens and ones using addition - Starter

In the 'Tens and Ones Using Addition' starter activity, Year 2 students begin their Autumn Term's third week by revisiting the concept of place value. The activity is designed to reinforce their understanding of how numbers are constructed and deconstructed into tens and ones, and how these can be used in addition. The session starts with a 'Fluent in Four' exercise, where students are tasked with matching numerals to their corresponding words, such as pairing 'twenty-nine' with '29', ensuring they recognise the written and numerical forms of numbers.

The students then move on to practical application by calculating sums such as '12 + 8' and '1 ten and 4 ones add 5 ones', which helps them visualise and understand the addition process. They also engage in exercises that ask them to determine the length of an object, like a screwdriver, using the information provided. Additionally, the activity includes a True or False section where students must assess statements about the relationships between numbers, such as whether one number is fewer than or greater than another. This interactive approach helps to build confidence in their numerical skills and understanding of place value through a variety of engaging tasks.