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Represent the structure of groups of ten in whole numbers
Partition two-digit numbers to show quantity values
Form, regroup, and rename three-digit numbers
Use place value to partition and rename three-digit numbers in different ways (Reasons about relations)
Balls or beanbags
Bats
Hoops or bucketsĀ
Activity set-up
Setup throwing line and hoops.
Players roll, throw or hit balls with a bat into a hoop or a bucket to partition a number.
Teacher identifies target number, eg. 32.
Each player rolls, throws or hits the balls / bean bags to partition and rename the number, eg. Player 1 throws 3 balls into tens hoop and 2 balls into the ones hoop. Player 2 throws 2 balls into tens hoop and 12 into ones.
Use three- or four-digit numbers.