(D) Sequencing of the five tasks

We were asked to sequence the five learning tasks mentioned below for place value (34). This is the sequence that I would use with my students after they have been introduced to 3 tens and 4 ones using the bundles of sticks :

• Place Value Chart
  Since the children have been introduced to 3 tens and 4 ones through the use of concrete materials (the bundles of sticks), I feel that the next step would be to use the place value chart. This will help children to understand the place value of the 3 tens and 4 ones they have seen and learnt about earlier.
  
• Numbers in Tens and Ones
  Introducing numbers in tens and ones next will help the children expand on what they have learnt from the concrete representation of 3 tens and 4 ones.
  
• Expanded Notation
  The next step would be to introduce children to the expanded notation of 34. This shows children the symbolic representation of 3 tens and 4 ones individually.
  
• Numbers in Numerals
  Numbers in Numerals should be introduced to children before numbers in words. After showing children how 34 is represented in expanded notation, teachers should explain and introduce children to this same number written in numerals so that children can see how 3 tens and 4 ones can be represented in numerals.
  
• Numbers in Words
  In my opinion, numbers in words should be introduced to children as the last task.