Lesson 14: Place value assessment
This is a summative assessment that covers the key objectives from this place value unit.
Lesson 7: Calculating the area of compound shapes
Students will use their knowledge of the formula for finding the area of rectangles to calculate the area of compound shapes.
Lesson 13: Problem-solving and consolidation
Students will consolidate their place value knowledge and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to solve a series of place value puzzles. They will apply their knowledge of expanding, rounding, regrouping, comparing and writing whole numbers and decimals.
Lesson 12: Rounding to the nearest whole number
Students will explore rounding decimals to the nearest whole number by using a number line. They will play a game called Peas in a Pod.
Lesson 11: Introduction to decimals: thousandths
Students will continue to explore decimals. This time they will use thousandths, along with tenths and hundredths. The lesson will cover the connection between each of the decimal place value columns, reading decimals as words and ordering decimals. This lesson will involve judging a space jumping competition.
Lesson 10: Introduction to decimals: tenths and hundredths
Students will explore the value of tenths and hundredths and their connections. Students will order decimal numbers. This lesson also involves reading decimals written in words. Students will use their knowledge to put the animals’ race results in order.
Lesson 9: Applying rounding skills
Students will continue to develop their rounding skills. They will round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand. Students will have another chance to play the Risk It For The Biscuit game with rounding challenges.
Lesson 6: Calculating the area of rectangles
Students will explore the formula for finding the area of rectangles and apply it to creating dance floors with specific areas.
Lesson 8: Rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100 and 1,000
Students will round numbers to the nearest 10, 100 and 1,000 using a number line strategy. Students will create random numbers to round.
Lesson 7: Applying place value knowledge
Students will apply their place value knowledge to solve clues and find out what ridiculous activities each of the monsters completed on camp.