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Year 2

Estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line

I can estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line.

New
New
Year 2

Estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line

I can estimate the position of multiples of ten on a 0 - 100 number line.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. There are ten jumps of ten on a line from 0 to 100
  2. The multiples of ten are equally spaced.
  3. Knowledge of counting to ten can help you count in tens to 100

Common misconception

Children may find it hard to draw their own number lines accurately.

Encourage children to mark the midpoint and equally space the numbers by using fingers or an object to space them out.

Keywords

  • Estimate - To find a value that is close enough to the right answer, usually with some thought or calculation involved.

  • Number line - A line showing numbers in their correct positions relative to one another. It can be horizontal or vertical and can be marked or unmarked.

  • Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.

It will be important for children to see the link between counting in ones and tens, unitising will help children be able to count in other mutliples.
Teacher tip

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
Say the count. What number will Laura say next?
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Correct Answer: 100
Q2.
Say the count. Laura is counting backwards. What number will Laura say next?
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Correct Answer: 20
Q3.
Look at this section of a 100 square. What number is hidden by the counter?
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Correct Answer: 10
Q4.
Look at this section of a 100 square. What number is hidden by the counter?
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Correct Answer: 60
Q5.
What number is the arrow pointing to on this number line?
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Correct Answer: 12, twelve
Q6.
What is a good estimate for this number?
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Correct Answer: 13, thirteen

6 Questions

Q1.
What multiple of 10 is the arrow pointing to on this number line?
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10
Correct answer: 20
30
40
Q2.
What multiple of 10 is the arrow pointing to on this number line?
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Correct Answer: 60
Q3.
Which arrow shows the position of 80 on this number line?
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a
Correct answer: b
c
Q4.
Which arrow shows the position of 30 on this number line?
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Correct answer: a
b
c
Q5.
What is a good estimate for this multiple of 10 shown on the number line?
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Correct Answer: 20, twenty
Q6.
What is a good estimate for this multiple of 10 shown on the number line?
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Correct Answer: 60, sixty