Year 2 - Maths
Partition two-digit numbers into tens and ones using place value resources
Comparing, ordering and partitioning 2-digit numbers
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will compare two 2-digit numbers and partition a 2-digit number into 10s and 1s and position on a number line.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to partition two-digit numbers into tens and ones using place value resources and represent this on part-part-whole models and bar models.
Key Notes
- Two-digit numbers can be partitioned into tens and ones.
- The order of the digits tells us their value.
- We can use a Gattegno chart or a place value chart to help us remember what the digits on a two-digit number represent.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Partition: To split a whole up into parts.
- Combine: To put parts together to make a whole.
- Parts: A piece or section of a whole.
- Whole: All of something; complete.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may not understand the importance of the order of the tens and ones digits in indicating the value of each part of a two-digit number.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Two-digit numbers can be partitioned into tens and ones. The order of the digits tells us their value.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Partition'
To split a whole up into parts. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may not understand the importance of the order of the tens and ones digits in indicating the value of each part of a two-digit number. Correction: Use place value charts, place value arrows and Gattegno charts to reinforce the value of each digit.
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