QUESTION 1Show how 201 and 120 would be represented with three different

place value model.

201 AND 120 CAN BE REPRESENTED WITH THREE DIFFERENT PLACE VALUE MODEL.

Base – 10 Blocks

201

Ten tens + one block

120

Ten tens + two tens

Money

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201

120

201 120

Stick bundle

QUESTION 2Examine a primary text book, how many different

place value model are illustrated. Which models is used the most? Comment if the text book

provide a good choice of model. Defend your answer.

We found that primary text book (Year 2) use the proportional model the most.E.g : base-10-blocks and beans stick

This is because the proportional model are more concrete and children need to use and clearly understand them before moving on to nonproportional models.

(_____). (___) Counting Bundles of Sticks http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/math/counting_sticks.php

Liew Su Tim & Cham Juat Eng. (2003). Mathematics Textbook Part 1 Year 2.