Place Values pdf printable lesson plan

Lesson Title:”Place Values”

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to understand and use place values to read and write numbers up to 1000.

Materials:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Student worksheets with place value problems
  • Base-10 blocks or manipulatives (such as place value charts)

    • Introduction (10 minutes):

  • Begin the lesson by reviewing the concepts of ones, tens, and hundreds place values. Write an example such as “543” on the board and use base-10 blocks or manipulatives to demonstrate that the 5 represents 5 hundreds, the 4 represents 4 tens, and the 3 represents 3 ones.
  • Ask students if they have any questions about place values, and address any misconceptions.

    • Direct Instruction (20 minutes):

  • Introduce the concept of reading and writing numbers up to 1000 using place values. Explain that we can use the place value chart to help understand the value of each digit in a number.
  • Write an example on the board, such as “726” and use the place value chart to show that the 7 represents 7 hundreds, the 2 represents 2 tens, and the 6 represents 6 ones.
  • Allow students to practice reading and writing numbers up to 1000 using the place value chart.

    • Guided Practice (20 minutes):

  • Provide students with worksheets that include a variety of place value problems.
  • Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the worksheets.
  • Walk around the room and assist students as needed, providing guidance and feedback on their work.

    • Independent Practice (15 minutes):

  • Provide students with a set of individual problems that they can work on independently.
  • Allow students to check their work against the answer key and provide feedback on their understanding of the material.

    • Closure (5 minutes):

  • Review the key concepts of the lesson, such as place values and reading and writing numbers up to 1000.
  • Address any remaining questions or misconceptions.
  • Assign homework if applicable.

    • Assessment:

  • Observe student work during independent practice
  • Collect and review student worksheets
  • Administer a quiz or assessment at a later date to check for understanding and retention of the material.

    • Note: The above timings is just a suggestion. Depending on the class size, students’ prior knowledge and pacing, the timings may vary. Also, the above plan is just a starting point, you can customize it as per your class needs.