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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Place value |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Place Value
Grade 4
Mathematics
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, specifically with the understanding of place value up to 1,000,000 (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.A.1).
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Place Value | 5 | Briefly explain the concept of place value. Use examples (e.g., 1234 = 1,000 + 200 + 30 + 4). |
| 2 | Printable Card Distribution | 5 | Hand out printable place value cards to students. Explain how to fill them out properly. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 10 | Work through examples as a class using the whiteboard. Students fill in their cards during this step. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 | Distribute worksheets for students to practice place value concepts independently. |
| 5 | Collect/Check Place Value Cards | 3 | Randomly check the filled cards or collect them for review without requiring individual presentations. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign homework related to place value, explaining that it will be checked in the next class. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to learn about a very important concept in math called 'place value.' Place value helps us understand how much a digit in a number is worth based on its position. For example, in the number 1234, we can break it down like this:
So, 1234 equals 1,000 plus 200 plus 30 plus 4. Can anyone tell me how we would write the number 4,567 in expanded form?"
"Now that we have a basic understanding of place value, I’m going to hand out some printable place value cards. Each of you will receive a card that has columns for each place value: thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones.
"Please take a moment to fill in the card with the corresponding place values. Remember, for the number we just talked about, 4,567, you will write '4' in the thousands column, '5' in the hundreds column, '6' in the tens column, and '7' in the ones column. Let’s take a few minutes to fill these in."
"Now that we have our place value cards filled in, let’s practice together. I'm going to write a few numbers on the whiteboard, and I want you to fill in your cards as we discuss each digit.
"First number: 2,349. What value does the '2' have? That's right! It's in the thousands place, so it’s worth 2,000. How about the '3'? Yes, it’s worth 300!
"Let’s continue to the next number: 5,621. Everyone, please tell me what the place value of '6' is. Great job! It’s in the hundreds place, so it’s worth 600.
"As we go through these examples, make sure to write down each digit's value on your place value cards. If you need help, raise your hand!"
"Fantastic job during our guided practice, everyone! Now, I’m going to give you some worksheets that have problems for you to complete on your own. These problems will have different numbers, and you will need to identify the value of each digit and the place it occupies.
"Please read the instructions carefully and let me know if you have any questions as you work. You have 5 minutes for this."
"Time is up! Please pass your worksheets to the front, and I’m going to randomly collect your place value cards. I’ll take a quick look to see if you’ve filled them out correctly.
"Remember, I’m not checking for perfection but rather that you’ve given it your best effort. If I call your name, just bring your card up to me quietly."
"Before we finish today’s lesson, I want to assign some homework. You will receive a sheet with additional place value exercises that you will need to complete by our next class.
"Please remember to bring it with you to show me. It’s important that you practice what we learned today, and I’ll be checking the homework, so make sure you give it your best try!"
"Alright, class! To wrap up, we learned about place value today and how to determine the value of digits in multi-digit numbers.
"As you go about your day, try to notice how numbers are used in real life, like the prices of items in stores or the addresses on houses. It’s exciting to see how place values are everywhere!
"Great job today, everyone! I’ll see you next class!"
Write the number 3,214 in expanded form. What is the value of each digit?
Complete the following place value chart for the number 7,852:
What is the value of the '4' in the number 14,678? Explain your reasoning.
If the number is 5,392, what digit is in the tens place? What is its value?
Write a 4-digit number where the digit in the hundreds place is the largest possible value. What is the number? What is the value of the digit in the hundreds place?
How many times greater is the digit in the thousands place compared to the digit in the ones place in the number 9,134?
Fill in the blanks: In the number 6,501, the '6' is in the __ place, which means it has a value of __.
Choose a number between 1,000 and 9,999. Write a complete sentence describing the place value of the digit in the hundreds place.
Explain why understanding place value is important when performing arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction.
Create your own 5-digit number and break it down into its place values, writing it in expanded form.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does 'place value' help us understand about a digit in a number? | |
| In the number 1234, what is the value of the digit '3'? | |
| How would you write the number 4,567 in expanded form? | |
| What place does the digit '2' occupy in the number 2,349, and what is its value? | |
| What value does the digit '6' have in the number 5,621? | |
| What do we need to do with our place value cards during guided practice? | |
| What should you do if you have a question while completing your worksheet? | |
| What does the teacher check for when collecting the place value cards? | |
| What type of exercises will be included in the homework assignment? | |
| Why is it important to practice place value outside of the classroom? |