Math Clip Art--Counting Examples--Tens Model: 30

Topic

Numbers

Description

This math clip art image advances the Tens Model series, displaying a 10x10 grid with three complete columns filled, representing 30. Each column is a 10 row by 1 column array, visually demonstrating how 30 is composed of three groups of 10.

Building upon the previous images, this visual aid helps students see how larger numbers are constructed using groups of ten. It plays a vital role in developing number sense for larger quantities and prepares students for more advanced mathematical concepts, such as multiplication and division by 10.

The use of such math clip art is crucial in mathematics education, particularly for teaching number concepts and place value. This visual model helps students grasp the abstract idea of "thirty" by providing a tangible representation. Seeing three full 10x1 arrays filled reinforces the concept of grouping by tens and introduces the idea of 3 tens making 30.

Teacher's Script: "Let's look at our grid now. We've filled in three whole columns. Each column has 10 squares. Let's count by tens -- 10, 20, 30. This represents the number 30 in our Tens Model. Can you see how 30 is made up of three groups of 10? How many more groups of 10 would we need to fill the entire grid?"

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