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Place Value Through the Hundred- Thousand’s Place: Game “Mystery Numbers”

4th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan, Games
$2.00
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten

Type: 1 Lesson Plan, Games

Skills:

  • Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of place value and attend to precision
    • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
    • Practice taking strategic notes
  • Demonstrate their understanding of place value with whole numbers through the hundred-thousands place by playing a game to solve for mystery numbers using clues
  • Complete an exit slip to help you determine next instructional steps

Materials Needed:

  • Blank paper (graph paper if possible)
  • Pencils
  • Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources: Optional:

  • “Mystery Numbers” (1 copy per student)

CCSS: 4.NBT.2a

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

One of the most fundamental skills in math learning is understanding place value.  Knowing what your students’ already know and what they need is an imperative first step to meaningful instruction.  Use this fun game to provide you with the feedback you need to plan your instruction.  Your students will:

  • Collaborate with peers to practice the “language” of place value and attend to precision
    • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
    • Practice taking strategic notes
  • Demonstrate their understanding of place value with whole numbers through the hundred-thousands place by playing a game to solve for mystery numbers using clues
  • Complete an exit slip to help you determine next instructional steps

**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the Math Bundle: “Place Value Through the Hundred- Thousand’s Place Bundle,” will result in duplicate content.