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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Place value
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Unlocking the Mystery of Place Value

Introduction

Welcome, Year 8 mathematicians! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting journey into the world of place value. But first, let’s set the stage with a captivating scenario.

The Magical Number Quest

Imagine you are explorers in a vast kingdom governed by the Numbers—a realm where each digit has a unique power based on its position within a number. Your mission is to uncover the hidden treasures that lie within these numbers, but there’s a catch: the kingdom is protected by a mysterious wizard known as The Place Value Phantom!

The Challenge

As you approach the phantom’s lair, he presents you with a riddle:

"I am a digit, but my value can change,
Depending on where I am, I can rearrange.
In the ones, I’m just one, in the tens, I’m ten,
But in the hundreds, I grow, making new friends.
What am I?"

Your Task

• Break into groups and discuss the riddle. Can you decipher what the phantom is talking about?
• List examples of numbers and their place values. How does the position of each digit compare?
• Prepare to present your findings to the group, as these will help you unlock the secrets of the phantom and his treasure.

Engaging Activity

After the discussions, we’ll participate in a Place Value Relay. Each group will be given a number on a card, and you’ll need to run to the whiteboard and correctly label the place value of each digit within a set time.

Conclusion

By the end of our lesson, not only will you have solved the riddle of the Place Value Phantom, but you’ll also be well on your way to mastering the concept of place value—your first step towards conquering the kingdom of Numbers!

Get Ready!

Grab your pens and paper, and let’s unlock the mystery together!