Welcome to the Place Value Party!

Welcome to the Place Value Party!

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the concept of place value and be able to determine the value of each digit in a number. At the end of the lesson you will comprehend the importance of place value in understanding numbers and apply this knowledge in a game setting.

What do you already know about place value?

Introduction to Place Value

Clear statement of the learning objective and the essential question about the importance of place value.

Interactive game-based learning with Mathletics Adventure

Engaging 'party' theme with a relevant soundtrack. Practical application of the lesson's concepts through gameplay.

Direct instruction on place value

Identifying the value of digits in a number through direct instruction.

Collaborative practice through gameplay

Playing Mathletics Adventure to collect coins by correctly identifying digit values.

Class discussion on place value concepts

Facilitating sharing of experiences and insights into place value through a class discussion.

Formative assessment on understanding of place value

Demonstrating understanding by identifying the value of digits in various numbers in an assessment.

Optional extension activities for advanced learning

Creating a virtual city in Mathletics Adventure as an optional extension activity for advanced learning.

Definition List

Place Value: The numerical value that a digit has by virtue of its position in a number. Mathletics Adventure: An interactive game that reinforces place value concepts through gameplay.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.