Math Clip Art--Counting Examples--Counting Coins 11

Topic

Numbers

Description

This math clip art image is the eleventh in the series, displaying ten pennies to represent the number ten. It marks an important milestone in the counting sequence, introducing students to the first double-digit number.

This visual aid is crucial for helping young learners understand the concept of "ten" as a benchmark number. It visually demonstrates the completion of counting from one to ten and sets the stage for understanding place value and larger numbers.

The use of such math clip art is invaluable in early mathematics education, particularly for teaching counting skills, introducing place value concepts, and preparing for addition and subtraction within 20. This visual model helps students grasp the significance of "ten" by providing a concrete, familiar representation. It reinforces the base-10 number system and serves as a foundation for understanding larger numbers.

Teacher's Script: "We've reached a special number! How many pennies do you see now? That's right, ten! Let's count them together: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ten is an important number - it's the first number that needs two digits to write. Can you show me ten using your fingers? How many hands do you need to use? This is a great time to talk about grouping by tens!"

For a complete collection of math clip art related to Numbers and Counting click on this link: Counting Coins Collection.