Place Value
Key Stage: 1 ★★
What numbers can you make by placing six beads on this abacus?
This problem is a good, yet simple, activity that can get pupils thinking hard about numerals, numbers and place value. It also provides a context for discussing different ways of recording.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
Key Stage: 1 ★★
What numbers can you make by placing six beads on this abacus?
This problem is a good, yet simple, activity that can get pupils thinking hard about numerals, numbers and place value. It also provides a context for discussing different ways of recording.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
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A good way of extending place value lessons, however if some students have not got the idea of the value of a "ten" then they may struggle to understand the abacus. Good for working out different combinations of number though!
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