Tenths on Number Lines

Bev·

Decimals

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SubjectDecimals

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Maths with year 7 SEND students working at year 4: they need lots of concrete manipulatives to understand the concept: In this small step, children extend their understanding of tenths by exploring them on a number line. Number lines help children to see the relationship between tenths and whole numbers. They find missing decimal numbers in a sequence, deepening their understanding of the value of 1 tenth. The sequences initially go up and down in steps of 1 tenth and then in varying interv...

This learning resource focuses on exploring tenths within the context of decimals and number lines. The objective is for students to identify, place, and sequence decimal numbers with tenths, while also understanding their relation to whole numbers. The resource includes a detailed explanation of what a tenth is, illustrated with base-10 blocks, and lays out hands-on tasks such as modeling decimals, labeling number lines, and sequencing decimal values. In addition, it covers sequential addition and subtraction of tenths to help students grasp how decimals work and transition across whole numbers. The activities culminate in challenges that require a deeper understanding of decimal variations, whole number thresholds, and complex intervals, fostering critical thinking and mathematical reasoning.