This week in maths, Year 2 used Dienes blocks to deepen their understanding of adding and subtracting 10 from two-digit numbers. By working with these hands-on tools, the children were able to visualise how numbers change when 10 is added or taken away, reinforcing their understanding of place value.
The activity allowed the children to break numbers into tens and ones, making it easier to see how the tens column changes while the ones column stays the same. This practical approach helped to build their confidence with mental maths and set a solid foundation for future learning.
