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Year 2 - Maths

Represent counting in tens as the 10 times table

Representing counting in 2s, 5s and 10s as the 2, 5 and 10 times tables

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will represent the 2x 10x table in different ways and use 2x 10x table to solve problems. They will explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2/10 and that factor pairs can be written in any order.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to represent counting in tens as the 10 times table.

Key Notes

  • Counting in tens is the pattern of the 10 times table.
  • All multiples of 10 have a zero in the ones column.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Skip counting: Counting in steps of equal size. For example, skip counting in twos means to count in equal steps of two.
  • 10 times table: A set of multiplication facts where the product is a multiple of 10

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may struggle to count in multiples of 10s

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Counting in tens is the pattern of the 10 times table. All multiples of 10 have a zero in the ones column.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Skip counting'

Counting in steps of equal size. For example, skip counting in twos means to count in equal steps of two. 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 struggle to count in multiples of 10s. Correction: Use of concrete resources: 10 frames, number lines and 100 squares and can support children to practise skip counting in groups of 10.

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