Mathematics
Grade 1
15 min
Place value models up to 20
Place value models up to 20
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the tens and ones place in a two-digit number up to 20.
Represent numbers 11-19 as one group of ten and some ones.
Use a ten-frame to model numbers up to 20.
Draw pictures (like sticks and circles) to show a number's place value.
Match a place value model to its number.
Explain that numbers 11-19 are made of '10 and some more'.
Have you ever tried to hold 12 crayons ποΈ in one hand? It's tricky!
We will learn a special way to group numbers. This makes counting big groups of things, like crayons or toys, super easy. Let's become number detectives! π΅οΈ
Real-World Applications
Counting your toys in a toy box π§Έ
Sharing snacks with friends π₯¨
Finding a date on a calendar π
Counting coins to buy a treat π¬
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
DigitA digit is a single number. Think of them as number building blocks. π§±In the number 15, the digits are 1 and 5.
Ones PlaceThis place tells us how many single items we have. It's always on the right. πIn the number 14, the 4 is in the ones place. It means 4 single cubes. π§π§π§π§
Tens PlaceThis place tells us how many groups of ten we have. It's on the left. πIn the number 14, the 1 is in the tens place. It means 1 group of ten.
BundleA bundle is a group of 10 things tied together. It makes counting faster! π10 single straws can be put together to make 1 bundle of ten.
Ten-FrameA rectangle with 10 boxes. It helps us see a group of 10 easily. πA full ten-frame with dots in every box shows the number 10.
Teen NumbersNumbers from 13 to 19. They all ha...
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Core Formulas
The Ten Ones Rule
10 \text{ Ones} = 1 \text{ Ten}
When you have 10 single items, you can group them together to make one ten.
The Teen Number Recipe
\text{Number} = (1 \times 10) + \text{Ones}
Any number from 11 to 19 is made of one group of ten and some extra ones.
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Challenging
Model A shows 1 ten and 2 ones. Model B shows 1 ten and 8 ones. What number is exactly in the middle of the two numbers shown?
A.13
B.14
C.15
D.16
Challenging
You have 19 crayons. To model this number, you make one bundle of 10. How many single crayons are left over?
A.1
B.10
C.19
D.9
Challenging
A ten rod is worth 10 points. A single cube is worth 1 point. Which set of blocks is worth MORE than 17 points but LESS than 19 points?
A.1 ten rod and 8 ones
B.1 ten rod and 6 ones
C.2 ten rods
D.1 ten rod and 7 ones
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