Year 1 Maths: Write Digits Given Words – Up to 20

Introduction

Hello, everyone! Today, we are going to learn how to write numbers as digits when we see them in words. For example, if I say “three,” you will write the number 3. Let’s have some fun with numbers up to 20!

Understanding Numbers in Words

What Are Digits?

Digits are the symbols we use to write numbers. The digits from 0 to 9 help us make all the numbers we need. For example, the number 12 has two digits: 1 and 2.

Writing Words as Digits

When you hear a number in words, you can change it into digits. Here are some examples:

• “One” becomes 1
• “Two” becomes 2
• “Ten” becomes 10

Key Rules

1. Listen Carefully: Make sure to listen to the word and try to remember how it looks as a digit.
2. Know Your Numbers: Familiarise yourself with the words for numbers from 1 to 20.
3. Practice Makes Perfect: The more you practice, the easier it will be to write digits from words!

Tips and Tricks

• Use a Number Line: A number line can help you see the numbers and their positions.
• Flashcards: Create flashcards with the number words on one side and the digits on the other. This helps you remember better.
• Count Out Loud: Say the numbers out loud as you write them. This helps you connect the words with the digits.

Questions

Easy Level Questions

1. Write the digit for “one.”
2. Write the digit for “two.”
3. Write the digit for “three.”
4. Write the digit for “four.”
5. Write the digit for “five.”
6. Write the digit for “six.”
7. Write the digit for “seven.”
8. Write the digit for “eight.”
9. Write the digit for “nine.”
10. Write the digit for “ten.”
11. Write the digit for “eleven.”
12. Write the digit for “twelve.”
13. Write the digit for “thirteen.”
14. Write the digit for “fourteen.”
15. Write the digit for “fifteen.”
16. Write the digit for “sixteen.”
17. Write the digit for “seventeen.”
18. Write the digit for “eighteen.”
19. Write the digit for “nineteen.”
20. Write the digit for “twenty.”

Medium Level Questions

1. What is the digit for “fifteen”?
2. What is the digit for “eighteen”?
3. What is the digit for “twelve”?
4. What is the digit for “fourteen”?
5. What is the digit for “eleven”?
6. What is the digit for “sixteen”?
7. What is the digit for “seventeen”?
8. What is the digit for “thirteen”?
9. What is the digit for “nine”?
10. What is the digit for “eight”?
11. What is the digit for “five”?
12. What is the digit for “four”?
13. What is the digit for “three”?
14. What is the digit for “two”?
15. What is the digit for “one”?
16. What is the digit for “ten”?
17. What is the digit for “twenty”?
18. What is the digit for “seventeen”?
19. What is the digit for “sixteen”?
20. What is the digit for “fifteen”?

Hard Level Questions

1. Write the digit for “twenty” and explain why.
2. Write the digit for “nineteen” and use it in a sentence.
3. Write the digit for “fourteen” and draw four groups of four.
4. Write the digit for “seventeen” and think of something you can count to seventeen.
5. Write the digit for “twelve” and say how many months there are in a year.
6. Write the digit for “eight” and name eight things you see around you.
7. Write the digit for “six” and make a rhyme using the number.
8. Write the digit for “three” and show three fingers.
9. Write the digit for “ten” and explain how you can make ten with other numbers.
10. Write the digit for “eleven” and list eleven items in your classroom.
11. Write the digit for “sixteen” and explain how it is more than fifteen.
12. Write the digit for “four” and describe four seasons.
13. Write the digit for “seventeen” and create a math problem using it.
14. Write the digit for “thirteen” and list three things you like to do when you are thirteen.
15. Write the digit for “fifteen” and write a short story that includes the number.
16. Write the digit for “nineteen” and explain why it is less than twenty.
17. Write the digit for “eighteen” and count up to eighteen using your fingers.
18. Write the digit for “nine” and think of nine animals you know.
19. Write the digit for “seven” and explain why seven is a lucky number for some people.
20. Write the digit for “two” and describe two things you love.

Answers

Easy Level Answers

1. 1 – “One” is the first number. It’s easy to remember!
2. 2 – “Two” is next after one. You can think of two eyes.
3. 3 – “Three” comes after two. Imagine three little ducks.
4. 4 – “Four” is the number after three. Think of four legs on a chair.
5. 5 – “Five” is next in line. You can show five fingers.
6. 6 – “Six” comes after five. You can think of six eggs in a carton.
7. 7 – “Seven” is the next number. It’s like a rainbow with seven colours.
8. 8 – “Eight” comes after seven. You can think of an octopus with eight arms.
9. 9 – “Nine” is just after eight. Think of nine lives for a cat!
10. 10 – “Ten” is a special number. It’s the first two-digit number!
11. 11 – “Eleven” is after ten. Think of a football team with eleven players.
12. 12 – “Twelve” is after eleven. It’s the number of hours on a clock.
13. 13 – “Thirteen” comes next. It’s often considered an unlucky number!
14. 14 – “Fourteen” follows thirteen. Think of Valentine’s Day on 14th February.
15. 15 – “Fifteen” comes after fourteen. It’s often a birthday age!
16. 16 – “Sixteen” is next. It’s the age when you can drive a car.
17. 17 – “Seventeen” follows sixteen. It’s a teenage age!
18. 18 – “Eighteen” is after seventeen. It’s when you can vote!
19. 19 – “Nineteen” comes next. It’s the age before you turn twenty!
20. 20 – “Twenty” is the last number we are learning today. It’s two tens!

Medium Level Answers

1. 15 – “Fifteen” shows how many fingers you can count to. It’s a fun number!
2. 18 – “Eighteen” is one less than nineteen. You can have a birthday party at eighteen!
3. 12 – “Twelve” is a dozen. You can make a dozen cookies!
4. 14 – “Fourteen” comes after thirteen. It’s also the age for many first jobs!
5. 11 – “Eleven” is just after ten. It’s a unique number on its own!
6. 16 – “Sixteen” is a sweet sixteen! Many people celebrate this birthday.
7. 17 – “Seventeen” is a special age for many. You can finally get a job!
8. 13 – “Thirteen” is a number for teenagers. Many start high school at this age.
9. 9 – “Nine” is one less than ten. It often represents a cat’s lives!
10. 8 – “Eight” can be fun! Think about how many legs a spider has.
11. 5 – “Five” is the number of senses we have!
12. 4 – “Four” is the number of corners on a square. It’s a strong shape!
13. 3 – “Three” is a lucky number for many. Think of three wishes!
14. 2 – “Two” is like a pair. Think of a pair of shoes!
15. 1 – “One” is the beginning of counting. It stands alone!
16. 10 – “Ten” is an important number in maths. It’s the base of our counting!
17. 20 – “Twenty” is two tens!
18. 17 – “Seventeen” is a number many people look forward to!
19. 16 – “Sixteen” is often a birthday party age!
20. 15 – “Fifteen” can be written as 10 + 5!

Hard Level Answers

1. 20 – “Twenty” is the highest number we are learning. It’s the start of two tens!
2. 19 – “Nineteen” is one less than twenty. If you have nineteen candies, you need one more to make twenty!
3. 14 – “Fourteen” is made up of 1 and 4. You can also think of two groups of seven!
4. 17 – “Seventeen” is an odd number. You can count up to seventeen using your fingers!
5. 12 – “Twelve” is the number of months in a year. It’s an important number for time!
6. 8 – “Eight” can represent many things. Think of eight planets in our solar system!
7. 6 – “Six” can rhyme with tricks! You can create fun games with six players.
8. 3 – “Three” can be shown with fingers. You can also draw three stars!
9. 10 – “Ten” is made by using two hands. It’s an important number in maths!
10. 11 – “Eleven” is one more than ten. It’s a special number for teams!
11. 16 – “Sixteen” is a number that many celebrate. It can be a sweet sixteen birthday!
12. 4 – “Four” can be represented in many ways. Think of four seasons in a year!
13. 17 – “Seventeen” can be shown with fingers. It’s an exciting age for many!
14. 13 – “Thirteen” can be seen as the start of teenage years. Many people have fun at this age!
15. 15 – “Fifteen” is special because it makes a group of friends. You can play games with fifteen!
16. 19 – “Nineteen” is close to twenty. It’s often seen as an exciting age!
17. 18 – “Eighteen” can be seen as an adult age. You can also get a driver’s license!
18. 9 – “Nine” can be a fun number. Think of nine lives for a cat!
19. 7 – “Seven” is a lucky number for many cultures. It can be good to have seven friends!
20. 2 – “Two” can be seen in pairs. You can make a team with two people!

I hope you enjoyed learning how to write digits from words! Remember to keep practicing, and you will get even better!