Read Roman Numerals to 100 (I to C) 4 - Reasoning

In this educational segment, students are introduced to the ancient numerical system of Roman numerals, with a specific focus on understanding and reading the symbols that represent numbers from 1 (I) to 100 (C). The lesson is designed to enhance reasoning skills as students decipher the patterns and rules that govern the construction of Roman numerals. They will learn the basic symbols such as I for 1, V for 5, X for 10, L for 50, and C for 100, and how these symbols are combined and arranged to represent different numbers.

Through various reasoning exercises, students will be encouraged to think critically about the placement of symbols, for instance, why IV represents 4 and not VI, or why IX is 9 instead of XI. They will explore the subtractive principle used in Roman numerals where placing a smaller numeral before a larger one indicates subtraction. The goal of the lesson is to ensure that students not only become proficient in reading Roman numerals up to 100 but also understand the logical structure behind the system, enabling them to solve numerical problems with confidence and accuracy.