NC.1.NBT.7

This standard calls for students to read and write numerals to represent a given amount up to and including 100. 

Students will select the correct number card/tile or write the number to represent the given number of objects. (numeral recognition) 

Students will create a set of items that represents the numeral presented on a number card/tile. 

NOTE: Earlier in the year before students are able to formally unitize, this work should be done with loose objects (counters, cubes, buttons, etc.) or ten frame cards where students can count each circle if needed. Base ten (place value) blocks should not be used until the middle of first grade after students have had ample opportunities to think about unitizing (grouping) 10 loose objects into groups of 10. 

As students explore and develop a deeper understanding of tens and ones, they are expected to explain the relationship that the tens place represents groups of 10s while the ones place represents the number of leftover or loose objects or ones.