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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value

Indicator 1. Apply knowledge of whole numbers and place value

Objective b. Identify multiple representations for a number, such as: 12, 6 + 6, dozen

Question

Questions that promote higher-level thinking are listed (these questions work with any number chosen):

  • Ask students, "What are ways to show 13?" Record responses. Student might say:
    • 13 on a number line
    • 10 and 3 on a double ten-frame
    • 13 tally marks
    • Two dot cards: 7 and 6, 8 and 5, etc.
    • Three dot cards: 6, 5, and 2; 7, 5, and 1, etc.
  • Ask, "What else do you know about 13?" Record responses. Students might say:
    • 13 is 1 more than 12.
    • 13 comes before 14.
    • 13 is a dime and 3 pennies.
    • 13 is 6 groups of 2 with 1 left over.
  • Ask, "Where have you seen the number 13 used?" Students might say:
    • The calendar has a 13 on it.
    • American flag has 13 stripes.
    • 13 is a dozen and 1 more.
    • My brother wears a size 13 shoe!
    • My birthday is April 13.
    • My brother is 13.
    • When you are 13 you are a teenager.
    • I got $13 for my birthday.
  • What are all the ways you can show 25 using money?
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Resources for Objective 6.A.1.b:
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