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      Partition two-digit numbers into tens and ones using place value resources

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can partition two-digit numbers into tens and ones using place value resources and represent this on part-part-whole models and bar models.

      Key learning points

      1. Two-digit numbers can be partitioned into tens and ones.
      2. The order of the digits tells us their value.
      3. We can use a Gattegno chart or a place value chart to help us remember what the digits on a two-digit number represent.

      Keywords

      • Partition - To split a whole up into parts.

      • Combine - To put parts together to make a whole.

      • Parts - A piece or section of a whole.

      • Whole - All of something; complete.

      Common misconception

      Children may not understand the importance of the order of the tens and ones digits in indicating the value of each part of a two-digit number.

      Use place value charts, place value arrows and Gattegno charts to reinforce the value of each digit.

      Teacher tip

      The structure of two-digit numbers is examined to prepare for later calculations in the form 30 + 4 or 34 - . When using practical equipment on models, it is important not show the whole and parts together as it would represent double the intended amount. Note, bar models are not to scale.

      Licence

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      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match each number to the number that has an equal value.

      Correct Answer:3 tens 8,38

      38

      Correct Answer:8 tens 3,83

      83

      Correct Answer:67,6 tens 7

      6 tens 7

      Correct Answer:76,7 tens 6

      7 tens 6

      Q2.
      Which of these numbers has the most tens?

      34
      43
      Correct answer: 53
      35

      Q3.
      Which of these numbers is less than 31?

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      Q4.
      Which of these numbers is greater than 64?

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      Q5.
      Which of the following could be the missing number? ___ < 47

      Correct answer: 46
      73
      48

      Q6.
      Which of the following is incorrect?

      63 > 36
      28 < 82
      Correct answer: 35 > 53

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      If we combine the parts, what will the whole amount be? (Note, each bundle of sticks is a group of 10)

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      36
      Correct answer: 63
      90

      Q2.
      Which of the following part-part-whole models is correct?

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      Q3.
      What is the missing part in the part-part-whole model?

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      Correct answer: 9
      5
      50
      90

      Q4.
      What is the missing part in the bar model?

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      Correct Answer: 70, 7 tens

      Q5.
      Each number has been partitioned into tens and ones. Which number has been partitioned correctly?

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      Q6.
      Izzy wants to buy the ball. She already has nine 1 p coins. Which of the following shows how much more money she will need to buy the ball?

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