Math Clip Art--Counting Examples--Tens Model: 40

Topic

Numbers

Description

This math clip art image continues the Tens Model series, showing a 10x10 grid with four complete columns filled, representing 40. Each column is a 10 row by 1 column array, visually demonstrating how 40 is composed of four groups of 10.

As part of the progressive series, this visual aid helps students understand how larger numbers are built using groups of ten. It plays a crucial role in developing number sense and preparing students for more complex mathematical concepts involving place value and operations with tens.

The use of such math clip art is essential in mathematics education, particularly for teaching number concepts and place value. This visual model helps students understand the abstract idea of "forty" by providing a concrete representation. Seeing four full 10x1 arrays filled reinforces the concept of grouping by tens and introduces the idea of 4 tens making 40.

Teacher's Script: "Now we have four columns filled in our grid. Each column has 10 squares. Let's count by tens -- 10, 20, 30, 40. This represents the number 40 in our Tens Model. Can you see how 40 is made up of four groups of 10? We're almost halfway to filling our entire grid. How many more groups of 10 do we need to get to 100?"

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