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What topic	Place value
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Lesson Plan: Place Value

Subject: Mathematics

Grade: 4

Duration: 30 minutes

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Objectives

• Students will be able to understand the concept of place value in multi-digit numbers.
• Students will be able to identify the value of digits in various positions (ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands).
• Students will be able to compare and order numbers based on their place value.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Place value charts
• Base-ten blocks (optional)
• Worksheets with practice problems
• Interactive digital tools (if available)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin with a brief discussion on numbers and their significance in everyday life.
2. Ask students to share examples of where they encounter numbers (e.g., in addresses, prices, phone numbers).
3. Introduce the concept of place value, explaining that it tells us how much each digit in a number is worth based on its position.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explain Place Value:

   • Write a multi-digit number on the whiteboard (e.g., 4,527).
   • Label each digit with its corresponding place value (thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones).
   • Describe how the value of each digit changes as its position changes.

2. Use a Place Value Chart:

   • Introduce a place value chart and fill it out with the example number.
   • Show how to break down the number into its constituent parts (4,000 + 500 + 20 + 7).

3. Demonstrate with Base-Ten Blocks (if available):

   • Show students how to represent each part using base-ten blocks to visualize quantities.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity:

   • Divide students into small groups and give them different multi-digit numbers.
   • Ask each group to create their own place value chart and break down their number into parts.

2. Discussion:

   • Have groups present their findings to the class.
   • Encourage questions and discussions about different numbers and their structures.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Hand out worksheets with a variety of exercises on place value, including:
  • Identifying the value of a digit in a given number.
  • Comparing two numbers based on their place values.
  • Ordering a list of numbers from least to greatest.

Closure (2 minutes)

1. Summarize the key points of the lesson:
   • The significance of place value in determining the worth of digits based on their position.
2. Reiterate how understanding place value helps in comparing and ordering numbers.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during group activities and the independent practice worksheet.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding of place value concepts.

Additional Resources

• Interactive online games focused on place value
• Recommended readings or links for further practice

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This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging approach to teaching place value, appropriate for Year 4 students, while adhering to US education standards.