Identify, represent and estimate numbers worksheet

In this engaging mathematics worksheet, the primary objectives are to help children identify, represent, and estimate numbers through various forms of representation. The worksheet is designed to build foundational skills in understanding and working with numbers, particularly three-digit numbers, using hands-on and visual learning approaches.

Activity 1 of the worksheet encourages children to actively participate in learning by using a selection of manipulatives such as straws, Base 10 blocks, counters, and place value (PV) counters. Each child or pair is provided with a whiteboard and pen to facilitate the activity. The task begins with the teacher writing a three-digit number on the board, which could be displayed as numerals or spelled out in words. Students are then instructed to use the available equipment to create a physical representation of the given number. To deepen their understanding, they are challenged to find alternative methods to represent the same number, promoting creativity and reinforcing the concept of number representation. A variation of this activity allows for collaborative learning, where one child constructs the number representation while their partner verifies it, before swapping roles.

Activity 2 continues to reinforce the concept of number representation, this time by reversing the process. Children are tasked with using the provided equipment to construct a representation of a number of their choice. They must then transcribe the represented number onto their whiteboards, expressing it in numerals, words, or both. Working in pairs, students are given the opportunity to support and check each other's work, fostering peer learning and collaborative problem-solving. This activity not only solidifies their understanding of numbers but also enhances their ability to communicate mathematical ideas in different formats.