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Tens and Ones

Grade 1 · Math · Place Value · Colorado, USA

Lesson Summary

Learn that two-digit numbers are made of tens and ones.

Explanation

Every two-digit number is made up of tens and ones. The first digit tells you how many groups of ten, and the second digit tells you how many ones are left over. For example, the number 34 has 3 tens and 4 ones. You can use sticks bundled in groups of ten to see this clearly. Understanding tens and ones helps you read and write bigger numbers.

Practice Questions

Q1: How many tens and ones are in the number 27?
Answer: 2 tens and 7 ones
Q2: What number has 5 tens and 3 ones?
Answer: 53
Q3: How many tens and ones are in the number 40?
Answer: 4 tens and 0 ones
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Tens and Ones is a lesson in the Place Value chapter of Grade 1 Math. It is part of the Colorado, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.

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Tens and Ones is taught in Grade 1 as part of the Math curriculum in Colorado, USA.

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