These graphic organizers help young students visualize sets of five and ten, thus helping to develop subitizing skills – the ability to instantly see “how many.”
Learning and understanding that numbers are composed of tens and ones is an important foundational mathematical concept. A strong sense of 10 is a prerequisite for number sense, composing and decomposing numbers, place value understanding, and mental calculations.
“Print math books use five and ten frames as part of the common core standards. It is wonderful to have a tactile version for students who are blind and visually impaired to use hands-on, and tactilely learn the concepts in math books.” -TVI
