Activity Overview
Students make their own finger signs for the numbers from zero to ten. Students relate each finger sign to its number name and numeral. They use the numeral keys and scrolling feature of the TI-10 to enhance the concrete-symbol connection and sequencing of numbers.
Before the Activity
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print pages 73 - 80 from the attached PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Distribute the page to the class.
Follow the activity procedures:
Activity A:
Hold up a number of objects and make finger signs for the number
Repeat for other numbers
Activity B:
Make finger signs for the numbers zero to five
Construct a paper hand manipulative workmat
Represent numbers using the paper hand mat
Activity C:
Make a finger sign for a number and identify the number symbol on the calculator
Activity D:
Write number names for each number from zero to five on separate word cards
Locate the corresponding numerals on the calculator keyboard
Activity E:
Play a game to match - finger signs for a number with corresponding paper fingers on the paper hand mat, entering the number on the calculator, and the appropriate number name card
Activity F:
Make finger signs for numbers six through ten
Use hand mat to show the numbers
Activity G:
Identify number symbols ( 6 to 10 ) on the calculator
Activity H:
Write number names for each number from six to ten and locate the numeral on the calculator
After the Activity
Review student results
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary