Count tenths in different ways
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can count tenths in different ways.
Key learning points
- Tenths can be counted and represented with place value resources.
- Tenths can be counted and represented as decimals on a number line.
- Tenths can be counted and represented as fractions on a number line.
Keywords
Decimal number - A decimal number has a decimal point followed by digits that show the fractional part.
Decimal point - A decimal point is a small dot used in a number to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
Common misconception
Recording ten tenths as 0.10 rather than 1 or 1.0
Be sure to address this regularly with pupils whilst counting. Demonstrate the regrouping using place value counters to help.
Teacher tip
Spending time counting is really important. Counting in multiple ways (dual counting) will help pupils to make connections between numbers in both their decimal or fractional form.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The dot that sits on a place value chart between the whole numbers and tenths is called __________.
Q2.One tenth the size of one is __________.
Q3.Look at the number. What does the six represent?
Q4.Write seven tenths as a decimal number.
Q5.Ten tenths are equivalent to .
Q6.Match the pictures to the correct value.
0.4
0.1
0.9
0.6
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Write zero point four as a decimal number.
Q2.Look at the number line. What number is missing?
Q3.Write, in words, one other way that 0.7 could be represented.
Q4.Which description of the image is incorrect?
Q5.Write, as a decimal number, what this Gattegno chart represents.
Q6.The arrow is pointing to tenths.
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