Same Number, Different Ways

Students represent a teen number in more than 1 way. Note: Activity 1 was updated in the Teacher Edition PDF and in the Teacher Presentation Screens on 1/12/2026.

By Amplify Classroom

1st Grade

Math

Today’s Goals • Represent a teen number as a ten and a number of ones using math tools.  • Language Goal: Compare different ways to represent teen numbers and recognize that teen numbers are composed of a ten and a number of ones. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Manipulative Kit: `10`-frames, connecting cubes, two-color counters; Classroom materials: sticky notes, Words to Describe Teen Numbers chart (teacher made)