Formation of numerals 6-10
I can correctly form the numerals 6-10.
Formation of numerals 6-10
I can correctly form the numerals 6-10.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The formation of the numerals 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be done with one continuous motion without lifting your pencil.
- The formation of the numeral 10 requires you to lift your pencil as it has two digits.
- The numerals 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 all sit between the baseline and the ascender line.
Keywords
Continuous motion - the smooth and uninterrupted movement we make when writing, without lifting our writing tool from the paper
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
Common misconception
Children often put a large gap between the two digits when forming the number 10.
When modelling, emphasise that these two digits are 'friends' and like to be close together but not touching.
To help you plan your year 1 english lesson on: Formation of numerals 6-10, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 english lesson on: Formation of numerals 6-10, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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