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      Explain that one ten is equivalent to ten ones

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain that one ten is equivalent to ten ones.

      Key learning points

      1. Ten ones are equal to one ten.
      2. One ten is equal to ten ones.
      3. Ten pennies are equal to one ten pence.

      Keywords

      • Ten - A group of ten objects.

      • Ones - Individual objects, grouped in ones.

      • Equal to - Exactly the same amount or value.

      Common misconception

      Children may rely on counting in ones rather than recognise a group of ten.

      Encourage children to recognise groups of ten in a variety of contexts. They may need to check one e.g. a bundle of 10 straws but then should be encouraged to use comparative size to know other groups are of equal size.

      Teacher tip

      Reinforce the groups of ten by using the stem sentences: ten ones are equal to one ten, one ten is equal to ten ones, we have one group of ten, we have one ten.

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Say the count. What number will Laura say next?

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      20
      30
      Correct answer: 40

      Q2.
      Say the count. Laura is counting backwards. What number will Laura say next?

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      Correct Answer: 60, sixty

      Q3.
      Say the count. What number will Laura say next?

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      Correct Answer: 80, eighty

      Q4.
      What number is being represented by the ten frames?

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      Correct answer: 13
      14
      15

      Q5.
      Complete the sentence: 17 is one ten and ones.

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      Correct Answer: 7, seven

      Q6.
      What is the value of the coins shown? pence.

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      Correct Answer: 30, thirty, 30 p

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Complete. This is a group of 10 because there are cubes.

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      Correct Answer: 10, ten

      Q2.
      True or false? Both of the pictures show a group of 10

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      Correct answer: True
      False

      Q3.
      Tick the examples which show a group of 10

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      Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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      Q4.
      Complete the sentence. Ten __________ are equal to one ten.

      Correct answer: ones
      tens
      parts

      Q5.
      Which of these describes this coin?

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      Correct answer: It is equal to ten ones.
      It is worth one penny.
      Correct answer: It is the same as 10 one-pennies.
      It cannot be made using pennies.

      Q6.
      Complete the sentence. Ten ones are equal to one .

      Correct Answer: ten, 10

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