Sequencing Learning Task for Place Value

According to Jerome Bruner's theory children learnt best through CPA approach. The CPA approach is  as follows:

1) C-Concrete materials
2) P- Pictorial
3) A- Abstract

Therefore, I would sequence the place value task as follows:

1) Place Value Chart
The place value chart should be the next step to be introduced or shown to children after the introduction of 3 tens 4 ones done through concrete materials. By doing so, children will be able to understand the place value of 3 tens 4 ones better as they have been introduced to it earlier through concrete materials. 

2) Tens and ones notation
Children have seen from the place value chart that 3 is in the tens  position and 4 in the ones position from the earlier introduction. Therefore, introducing the tens and ones notation now will further enhance their understanding in place value.

3) Numbers in numerals
Now we can introduce the numbers in numerals to children as they can see that 30 + 4 means 34.

4) Expanded notation
At this stage, children will have a better understanding that 34 is make up of 3 tens 4 ones. So now is a good time to reinforce children's learning and check their understanding on the concept of the place value. 

5) Numbers in words
The numbers in words should be introduced to the children at the last stage after they have understand the concept of numerals.