Study Guides

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils revisit the formation of all 26 capital letters and numerals 1-10, focusing on accuracy in size, shape and alignment. They practise refining each letter and number to improve consistency and precision.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to correctly form the numerals 6-10.

Key Notes

• A numeral is a digit that represents a number.
• The numerals 6, 7, 8 and 9 are made using one continuous movement and without lifting your pencil.
• The formation of the numeral 10 requires you to lift your pencil as it has two separate digits.
• The numerals 6 to 10 all sit on the baseline.

Vocabulary To Learn

• numeral: a symbol or character used to represent a number
• digit: refers to a single number from 0 to 9, like the digits we use when counting or writing numbers
• continuous motion: the smooth and uninterrupted motion we make when writing, without lifting our writing tool from the paper

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• The numeral 8 can be challenging for children and they may start to lift their pencil to form the numeral.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Capital letters: A, H, K, T and S Study Guide
• Capital letters: B, D, P, R, I, E, F, L Study Guide
• Capital letters: C, G, O, Q, M, N, W and V Study Guide
• Capital letters: J, U, X, Y and Z Study Guide
• Numerals 0-5 Study Guide