Tens and Ones Worksheet/Game

Tens and Ones Worksheet/Game
Welcome to Tens and Ones Worksheet/Game. This game is designed to designed to test how quickly and accurately you can identify the Tens and Ones places in a two-digit number. Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.

 

 

How to play the Tens and Ones Worksheet/Game

1. Read the Mission
   At the top of the card, the game will tell you exactly which digit it wants you to find. Look for the large text in the center:
   TENS PLACE
   ONES PLACE
   

2. Identify the Number
   Below the mission, you will see a large two-digit number (like 47). Each digit is its own button.
   

3. Make Your Selection
   Click on the digit that matches the mission:
   The Tens Place: This is always the digit on the left. It tells you how many groups of ten are in the number.
   The Ones Place: This is always the digit on the right. It tells you how many single “leftover” units are in the number.
   

4. Check Your Score
   Correct: The digit will glow green, you’ll hear a happy chime, and your score will go up.
   Try Again: The whole card will shake and play a “donk” sound. Don’t worry—just try the other digit.
   

Teacher Tips for Digit Identification

1. The “Left-to-Right” Rule
   Students often confuse “Tens” and “Ones” because we read numbers from left to right, but we often teach place value starting from the right.
   Tip: Teach students that the Tens are the “Leaders” (they come first in 2-digit numbers) and the Ones are the “Followers."
   

2. T-Charts
   When a student struggles with the game, have them draw a quick “T-Chart” on a whiteboard.
   Draw a capital T over the left digit and an O over the right digit.
   This visual “labeling” directly mirrors the game’s logic.
   

3. “Value” vs. “Digit”
   A common point of confusion is the difference between the digit and its value.
   The Question: “What digit is in the tens place?” (Answer: 4)
   The Value: “What is the value of that digit?” (Answer: 40)
   Strategy: Use the game above to master identification first, then move to a version where they have to type the value (e.g., 40 instead of 4).
   

Place Value: Tens & Ones

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