Grade 1 · Year 2 · Class 1 · ages 6–7 · Number sense
Tens and ones (place value): Grade 1 practice
Building two-digit numbers from tens and ones. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Use base-ten blocks or bundles of ten sticks so children can see why 3 tens and 4 ones make 34.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy 9 tens and 4 ones =
Answer: 94
Medium 9 tens and 1 ones =
Answer: 91
Challenge 70 = tens and 0 ones
Answer: 7
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- Printable tens and ones (place value) worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- Place Value: an interactive lesson on the idea behind it
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- Greater than, less than and equal to (Grade 1)
- Skip counting (Grade 1)
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Tens and ones (place value): questions
What grade is tens and ones (place value)?
It is usually taught in Grade 1 (Year 2 in England, Class 1 in India, ages 6–7), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a tens and ones (place value) question look like?
For example: "9 tens and 1 ones =" The answer is 91. Use base-ten blocks or bundles of ten sticks so children can see why 3 tens and 4 ones make 34.
What should I learn before and after tens and ones (place value)?
Before it, try skip counting (Grade 1). After it, move on to odd and even numbers (Grade 1).
How can I get better at tens and ones (place value)?
Use base-ten blocks or bundles of ten sticks so children can see why 3 tens and 4 ones make 34. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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