Lesson plan
## Lesson Plan: Place Value
### Subject
Mathematics
### Topic
Place Value
### Grade
Year 5
### Age Group
10-11 years old
### Length of Lesson
30 minutes
### Number of Students
20
### Objectives
- **Understand** the concept of place value in multi-digit numbers.
- **Identify** the value of each digit in a number based on its position.
- **Apply** the place value concept to solve problems.
### Materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Place value charts (printed or digital)
- Base-ten blocks
- Worksheets for practice problems
- Homework assignment sheets
### Lesson Structure
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|-------------|---------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce place value and its importance. Use a number (e.g., 4,256) to explain how each digit has a different value based on its position. |
| 2 | Place Value Chart | 5 | Display a place value chart. Demonstrate how to fill it out using different examples, emphasizing tens, hundreds, and thousands. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 10 | In pairs, students will fill out a place value chart for several numbers. Monitor their progress and provide support as needed. |
| 4 | Base-Ten Blocks | 5 | Use base-ten blocks to visualize numbers. Students will represent requested numbers using the blocks to solidify understanding. |
| 5 | Independent Practice | 5 | Distribute worksheets with place value problems for students to complete independently. Students can work at their own pace. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 | Explain the homework assignment which includes more place value exercises to reinforce the lesson. Ensure students understand it will be collected but not presented. |
### Assessment
- Monitor students during guided and independent practice.
- Review completed worksheets for understanding.
- Collect homework for assessment of concepts learned.
### Homework
Assign a worksheet with place value exercises. Inform students that their work will be reviewed but they will not present their homework in front of the class.
### Reflection
Post-lesson, the teacher should take note of what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Consider student understanding and engagement during the lesson.
Lesson script