Place value - Counting in 2s - Starter

In this engaging Year 2 maths activity, students are introduced to the concept of place value and the skill of counting in 2s. The lesson begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise that encourages pupils to practice their understanding of numerical comparisons. They are asked to use the symbols for less than (<), equal to (=), or greater than (>) to complete statements correctly. The activity helps to reinforce their knowledge of basic addition by calculating the sum of two given numbers, such as 6 + 8, and understanding the value of numbers in different configurations.

The lesson continues with a series of exercises designed to develop the children's ability to identify the greatest and smallest numbers from a set of diagrams representing different values. Students are also tasked with completing number sentences that involve comparing two numbers using the greater than (>) symbol. To further their comprehension of place value, the activity includes finding 'one more' and 'one less' than a given number, using a number line that ranges from 1 to 50. This visual aid helps children to grasp the concept of incrementing and decrementing numbers by one. Additionally, they learn to combine units of ones and tens to form new numbers, enhancing their understanding of how numbers are constructed and deconstructed in the base-ten system.