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Place Value

10 questions

1st - 1st Grade

Mathematics

Place Value is a free printable Grade 1 mathematics worksheet that helps students connect base-ten blocks with two-digit numbers. Across 10 items, students count blocks to identify numbers, complete two number representations, draw 25 and 46 using tens and ones, identify the digit in the tens or ones place, and choose the correct combination of tens and ones for 48. The worksheet includes four multiple-choice questions, two fill-in-the-blank questions, and four drawing tasks. This mathematics practice supports early place-value understanding by linking concrete models to written numerals and digit positions. Students must distinguish tens from ones, represent numbers with drawings, and explain a two-digit number as groups of tens and individual ones. It is suitable for Grade 1 classwork, independent practice, review, or a quick formative check. A complete answer key is included for efficient checking and feedback.

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Place Value

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

Count the base ten blocks. How many did you count?

a)

17

b)

18

c)

19

d)

81

2.

Count the base ten blocks. How many base ten blocks did you count?

a)

20

b)

2

c)

11

d)

22

3.

How many base ten blocks do you see?

a)

46

b)

53

c)

48

d)

12

4.

There are (a)   base ten blocks.

5.

There are (a)   base ten blocks.

6.

Draw the number 25 using tens and ones.

7.

Draw the number 46 using base ten blocks.

8.

Circle the number in the tens place.

9.

Circle the number in the ones place.

10.

How many tens and ones are needed to make 48?

a)

4 tens

8 ones

b)

8 tens

4 ones

Answer Key

Place Value

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

18

2.
a)

20

3.
a)

46

4.
57
5.
34
6.
n/a
7.
n/a
8.
n/a
9.
n/a
10.
a)

4 tens

8 ones

FAQs

What does this Grade 1 Place Value worksheet help students learn?

This 10-question worksheet helps students represent and interpret two-digit numbers using tens and ones. Students count base-ten blocks, complete number representations, draw 25 and 46 with tens and ones, identify the tens and ones digits, and select the correct decomposition of 48 as 4 tens and 8 ones. The mix of multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and drawing tasks connects concrete models to written place-value notation.

How can I use this worksheet to teach tens and ones?

Begin with physical or drawn base-ten blocks and model how a group of ten differs from a single one. Work through one counting item together, then ask students to explain how they would draw 25 or 46 before completing the drawing tasks independently. Use the tens-place and ones-place items as a discussion check, asking students why switching the digits changes the number.

What mistakes should I watch for on this place-value worksheet?

Students may count individual blocks inaccurately, reverse the digits in a two-digit number, or treat the digit in the ones place as the number of tens. In the drawing tasks, check that students show the correct number of groups of ten and individual ones for 25 and 46. For the final item, watch for students choosing 8 tens and 4 ones instead of matching each digit to its place in 48.

How do I assign and grade this Place Value worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or use it as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank items, while the drawing responses can be checked against the required tens-and-ones representations. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to support grading.

How can I differentiate this tens-and-ones worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the counting, circling, and drawing tasks are easier to navigate. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the place-value directions. These changes preserve the worksheet’s focus on base-ten blocks, tens, ones, and two-digit numbers.

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