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      Represent multiples of ten using their numerals

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can represent multiples of ten using numbers.

      Key learning points

      1. All multiples of ten end with a zero.
      2. Multiples of ten are written with a zero as the ones digit.
      3. This is the number ___ and the ___ represents ___ tens.

      Keywords

      • Ones - Individual objects, grouped in ones.

      • Tens - Groups of ten.

      • Groups of 10 - Objects, grouped in tens.

      • Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.

      Common misconception

      Children may get the tens and teens numbers confused and may muddle up the digits when writing the numerals.

      Show numbers on a place value chart and talk about what each number represents. Emphasise the relative value of the digits, focusing on the groups of 10 and how this is shown. Support pupils to generalise e.g. teen numbers always have one ten.

      Teacher tip

      Use a variety of representations and place value charts to explore the composition of multiples of ten. Explore how the number names can relate to the structure of the number. Use dual counting and the stem sentences to reinforce what each digit represents in the numbers.

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

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

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      30
      40
      Correct answer: 50

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

      An image in a quiz
      Correct Answer: 70, seventy

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

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      Correct Answer: 100, one hundred

      Q4.
      Look at this section of a 100 square. What number is hidden by the counter?

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      Correct Answer: 30, thirty

      Q5.
      What is the value of the coins shown? pence.

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      Correct Answer: 40, 40 p

      Q6.
      Complete: This coin is equal to one pence pieces.

      An image in a quiz
      Correct Answer: ten, 10

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What number is being represented here?

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      30
      Correct answer: 40
      50
      60

      Q2.
      What number is being represented by the counters in the 100 square?

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      70
      80
      Correct answer: 90
      100

      Q3.
      Which sentence matches the image?

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      There are 0 tens and 3 ones. There are 03 pencils.
      Correct answer: There are 3 tens and 0 ones. There are 30 pencils.
      There are 1 tens and 3 ones. There are 13 pencils.

      Q4.
      Complete the missing number from the sentence. There are 6 groups of 10 pencils. There are pencils.

      Correct Answer: 60, sixty

      Q5.
      Complete the missing number from the sentence. There are groups of 10 pencils. There are 80 pencils.

      Correct Answer: 8, eight

      Q6.
      Look at the place value chart. What is meant by the digit 5?

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      5 ones
      Correct answer: 5 tens
      50 ones

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