Virginia SOL 1.NS.2.a
The Standard
Read and write numerals 0-120 in sequence and out of sequence.
Virginia Standards of Learning for Mathematics · The student will represent, compare, and order quantities up to 120.
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students read numerals from 0 through 120 when they appear in order or alone. They write the correct numeral when they hear a number and complete number sequences.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students read any numeral from 0 through 120 without relying on a number chart. They write dictated numerals correctly and continue a written sequence across decade changes, such as 98, 99, 100, 101.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may reverse digits, especially in 12 and 21, or write numbers such as 43 as 403. Some can recite the count sequence but cannot identify a numeral shown alone.
How to Assess It
- Show 47, 83, and 109 in random order and ask the student to read each aloud. Then say 62 and 115 for the student to write.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give students numeral cards to place in order from 0 to 120, then remove five cards for partners to replace.
Display 17, 71, and 107, then ask students to explain how each numeral looks and sounds different.
Play numeral bingo by calling numbers from 0 to 120 in random order while students cover matching numerals.
Use classroom locker or room numbers and have students read each numeral, then write three numbers they might see around school.
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Related Standards
- 4.NS.1.a
Read nine-digit whole numbers, presented in standard form, and represent the same number in written form.
- 1.NS.1.a
Count forward orally by ones from 0 to 120 starting at any number between 0 and 120.
- 3.NS.1.a
Read and write six-digit whole numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form.
- K.NS.2.a
Read, write, and identify the numerals 0 through 30.
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