This week in Maths, Year 2 have been developing their understanding of place value by exploring how numbers can be partitioned into tens and ones. 🧮🌟

We began by using a range of practical resources and different representations to help us understand the value of each digit in a number. We used base ten equipment, part-whole models, tens frames and place value charts to show how numbers can be split into tens and ones. 🔟➕1️⃣

For example, we explored how the number 34 can be partitioned into 3 tens and 4 ones. By representing numbers in different ways, we strengthened our understanding of how numbers are made up and developed our mathematical reasoning skills. 🤔✏️

Once we were confident partitioning numbers into tens and ones, we moved on to flexible partitioning. This challenged us to think about numbers in different ways and discover that numbers can be split into parts other than just tens and ones. 🧠💡

For example, we found that 34 can be partitioned as 30 and 4, but also as 20 and 14 or 10 and 24. We enjoyed exploring different combinations and explaining our thinking to our partners. 🗣️👫

Throughout the lesson, we used practical resources, worked collaboratively and discussed our ideas using mathematical vocabulary. We showed great perseverance when faced with challenges and were excited to find multiple ways to represent the same number. 🌟👏

Year 2 have worked incredibly hard and are becoming much more confident with place value. These important skills will help us as we continue our mathematical learning throughout the year. 🎉🔢

📸 Take a look at our photos to see us using different representations and exploring flexible partitioning in Maths! 😊📚✨