Math Clip Art--Counting Examples--Tens Model: 60

Topic

Numbers

Description

This math clip art image advances the Tens Model series, displaying a 10x10 grid with six complete columns filled, representing 60. Each column is a 10 row by 1 column array, visually demonstrating how 60 is composed of six groups of 10.

As part of the expanding series of number modeling images for multiples of 10, this visual aid helps students progress in their understanding of place value and the composition of numbers. It plays a vital role in developing number sense for larger quantities and prepares students for more advanced mathematical concepts, such as multiplication, division, and fractions (as 60 is half of 120).

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 "sixty" by providing a tangible representation. Seeing six full 10x1 arrays filled reinforces the concept of grouping by tens and introduces the idea of 6 tens making 60.

Teacher's Script: "Now we have six columns filled in our grid. Each column has 10 squares. Let's count by tens -- 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. This represents the number 60 in our Tens Model. How many tens do we have? That's right, 6 tens! And 6 tens make 60. Did you know that 60 minutes make one hour? How else might we use the number 60 in real life?"

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