Math Clip Art--Counting Examples--Tens Model: 80

Topic

Numbers

Description

This math clip art image advances the Tens Model series, displaying a 10x10 grid with eight complete columns filled, representing 80. Each column is a 10 row by 1 column array, visually demonstrating how 80 is composed of eight 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 approaching 100. 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 understanding the base-10 system.

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 "eighty" by providing a tangible representation. Seeing eight full 10x1 arrays filled reinforces the concept of grouping by tens and introduces the idea of 8 tens making 80.

Teacher's Script: "Now we have eight columns filled in our grid. Each column has 10 squares. Let's count by tens -- 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80. This represents the number 80 in our Tens Model. How many tens do we have? That's right, 8 tens! And 8 tens make 80. We're very close to filling our entire grid now. How many more columns do we need to fill to reach 100?"

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