Place value - Count in 50s - Presentation

In the engaging lesson on place value, students are introduced to the concept of counting in increments of 50. The lesson begins by drawing parallels between counting in 5s and 50s, inviting students to consider the similarities and differences between the two. The teaching slides prompt discussion and encourage students to observe number patterns, where they will notice that each number when counting in 50s is ten times larger than when counting in 5s. For example, 5 compared to 50, or 10 compared to 100. This discovery helps to solidify their understanding of place value and the significance of each digit in a number.

As the lesson progresses, students are presented with a series of activities designed to deepen their comprehension of counting in 50s. They are tasked with completing number tracks that showcase the pattern of increasing or decreasing numbers in 50s, such as sequences from 50 to 500 or counting down from 800 to 350. Additionally, students are challenged to identify and correct mistakes in given sequences, further reinforcing their ability to count in 50s. Reasoning exercises encourage critical thinking, asking students to determine the odd one out in a series or to compare the speed of counting in different increments. The lesson culminates with independent work where students write totals in digits and words, complete number tracks, correct mistakes, and engage in true or false questions, all focused on the theme of place value and counting in 50s.