Estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line

I can estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line.

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Estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line

I can estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line.

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Key learning points

There are ten jumps of ten on a line from 0 to 100
The multiples of ten are equally spaced.
Knowledge of counting to ten can help you count in tens to 100

Keywords

Estimate - To find a value that is close enough to the right answer, usually with some thought or calculation involved.
Number line - A line showing numbers in their correct positions relative to one another. It can be horizontal or vertical and can be marked or unmarked.
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.

Common misconception

Children may find it hard to draw their own number lines accurately.

Encourage children to mark the midpoint and equally space the numbers by using fingers or an object to space them out.

It will be important for children to see the link between counting in ones and tens, unitising will help children be able to count in other mutliples.

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