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      Explain that the digits in the numbers 11 to 19 express quantity

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain that the digits in the numbers 11 to 19 express quantity.

      Key learning points

      1. The digits in the numbers 11-19 tell us about their value.
      2. The teen numbers are between 10 and 20
      3. The teen numbers can be represented as ten and a bit.
      4. We can say there is one ten and --- ones.

      Keywords

      • Teen numbers - A number made of a ten (a group of 10 ones) and some additional ones.

      • Tens - A ten is a group of 10 ones.

      • Ones - Individual objects, grouped in ones.

      Common misconception

      Pupils confuse e.g. 18 and 80 because they sound similar.

      Take time to emphasise the pronunciation of the teen numbers and provide lots of opportunities for pupils to say and repeat the words. You may wish to practise the teen and decade numbers side by side so pupils can hear the difference.

      Teacher tip

      One key aspect in this lesson is the concept of a group of 10 and that a teen number can be partitioned into a ten and some additional ones. Ensure they have lots of practical experience in making and grouping 1 ten using a range of manipulatives.

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What number comes next in the count? 6, 7, 8, 9 .

      Correct Answer: 10, ten

      Q2.
      What number is missing in this sequence? 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, , 12

      Correct Answer: 11, eleven

      Q3.
      How many apples are there?

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      Correct Answer: 6, six

      Q4.
      How many oranges are there?

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      Correct answer: 9
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      Q5.
      Jun and Sofia are counting the pencils. Who is correct?

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      Correct answer: Sofia says, "I think there are fewer than 10 pencils."
      Jun says, "I think there are more than 10 pencils."

      Q6.
      How many pencils are there?

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      Correct Answer: 7, seven

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Which of these statements about teen numbers is correct?

      The teen numbers come between 0 and 10
      Correct answer: The teen numbers come between 10 and 20
      The teen numbers come between 20 and 30

      Q2.
      How many apples are shown here?

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      Correct Answer: 11, eleven

      Q3.
      How many pencils are shown here?

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      Correct Answer: 14, fourteen

      Q4.
      Which numeral represents a teen number?

      Correct answer: 11
      Correct answer: 15
      Correct answer: 17
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      Q5.
      Which place value chart represents the oranges?

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      Q6.
      Which place value chart represents the pencils?

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