Activities to Teach Students Ten More or Less
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Learning the concepts of “ten more” and “ten less” is an essential skill for young students that provides a solid foundation for developing mathematical fluency and number sense. It is important for students to understand this concept and be able to apply it in real-life scenarios. Here are some creative and engaging activities that teachers can use to teach students ten more or less in a fun and interactive way.
1. Number Line Game:
Students can use a large, colorful number line and some counters. Place a counter on a number on the number line, and ask the students to find ten more or ten less. For example, if the counter is on 22, the students will move ten places to the right or left to find the answer.
2. Memory Game:
Create a set of cards with numbers on them. Include both the numbers and their corresponding ten more or ten less values. Students will play a memory game in which they match the number card to its corresponding “ten more” or “ten less” card.
3. Puzzle Activity:
Create a set of puzzles in which students match the number with its ten more or ten less answer. Students can cut and arrange the pieces to complete the puzzle and check their work as they go.
4. Bingo:
Bingo is always a fun and engaging way to teach students. Create a bingo game where the students match the number called to its ten more or ten less value.
5. Roll and Move:
This activity involves a large foam die, and students take turns rolling it. After the die has been rolled, the student must move that many spaces along a number line and then determine the number ten more or ten less.
6. Number Race:
Create a race between pairs of students where they must take turns rolling a die and then move their counters along a number line. The first student to reach ten more or ten less wins the race.
7. Write and Swap:
Give each student a whiteboard and a marker. The teacher would then call out a number, and each student would have to write it down. Next, the teacher would call out “ten more” or “ten less,” and the students would swap whiteboards to check each other’s work.
8. Number Chart:
Create a number chart, and put it up on the wall. The students can then use some colored markers, and take turns coloring in a number, and then the number ten more and ten less. This activity will allow students to visualize the numbers and the “ten more” and “ten less” values.
9. Story Problems:
Use story problems to teach students about ten more or ten less. This activity involves creating a story problem such as “There were 35 apples in the basket, ten more apples were added, how many apples are there now?” to help students relate the concept to real-life scenarios.
10. Pocket Chart:
Create a pocket chart with numbers and their corresponding ten more or ten less values. Students can take turns placing the number card in the corresponding pocket to learn and reinforce the concept.
In conclusion, teaching students ten more or ten less is a fundamental skill that should be fun and interactive. These ten activities will provide students with engaging and hands-on learning opportunities that will help them develop their mathematical fluency and number sense. Teachers can use these activities to create a dynamic classroom environment, encouraging students to learn and become active participants in their own education.