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Place Value Power-Up!

Kelise Antonio

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Place Value Power-Up!

Students will be able to identify the value of a digit based on its position in numbers up to the millions and understand how place value impacts the overall value of a number.

Understanding place value is like learning the secret code of numbers! It helps us read, write, and understand large numbers, which is super important for everyday tasks like counting money, telling time, and even using a calculator. It builds the foundation for all future math skills.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive slides, guided practice, and a quick check for understanding.

Materials

Whiteboard or Projector, Markers or Pens, Place Value Power-Up Slide Deck, Place Value Practice Worksheet, Place Value Challenge Game, and Place Value Exit Ticket

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

  • Review the Place Value Power-Up Slide Deck and familiarize yourself with the content.
    - Print copies of the Place Value Practice Worksheet (one per student).
    - Prepare materials for the Place Value Challenge Game (index cards with numbers, small whiteboards/scratch paper for students).
    - Print copies of the Place Value Exit Ticket (one per student).
    - Ensure projector or whiteboard is ready for display.

Step 1

Warm-Up: Number Talk (5 minutes)

5 minutes

  • Display a large number like '3,456' on the board.
    * Ask students: 'What do you notice about this number?' 'What is the value of the 4?' 'What if the 6 was in the thousands place?'
    * Briefly discuss their responses to activate prior knowledge about numbers.

Step 2

Introduction to Place Value (10 minutes)

10 minutes

  • Use the Place Value Power-Up Slide Deck to introduce and review place value concepts from ones to millions.
    * Explain how the position of a digit determines its value.
    * Go through examples on the slides, asking students to identify the place and value of specific digits.

Step 3

Guided Practice: Worksheet Walkthrough (7 minutes)

7 minutes

  • Distribute the Place Value Practice Worksheet.
    * Work through the first few problems together as a class, demonstrating how to identify place and value.
    * Allow students to complete a few more problems independently or with a partner while circulating to offer support and check for understanding.

Step 4

Activity: Place Value Challenge Game (5 minutes)

5 minutes

  • Divide the class into small groups or pairs.
    * Explain the rules of the Place Value Challenge Game (teacher calls out a digit and a place, students write a number that fits).
    * Play a few rounds, encouraging quick thinking and accurate place value identification.

Step 5

Cool-Down: Exit Ticket (3 minutes)

3 minutes

  • Distribute the Place Value Exit Ticket.
    * Students complete the ticket to demonstrate their understanding of today's lesson.
    * Collect tickets to assess learning and inform future instruction.
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Slide Deck

Place Value Power-Up!

Understanding the Secret Code of Numbers!

Welcome students and introduce the exciting topic of place value. Ask them what they already know about numbers and their 'places'.

What is Place Value?

The position of a digit in a number determines its value.

Explain that every digit in a number has a 'place' and that 'place' gives the digit its 'value'. Use a simple example like 23 (2 tens, 3 ones).

Our Place Value Chart

Ones, Tens, Hundreds
Thousands, Ten Thousands, Hundred Thousands
Millions!

Introduce the place value chart. Start from the ones place and move left, naming each place up to millions. Emphasize the 'groups of ten' concept.

Let's Practice! (Number: 3,456)

What is the place of the digit 3? What is its value?
What is the place of the digit 4? What is its value?
What is the place of the digit 5? What is its value?
What is the place of the digit 6? What is its value?

Show the number 3,456. Point to each digit and ask students to identify its place and then its value. For example, 'What place is the 3 in? What is its value?'

More Practice! (Number: 789,123)

What is the place of the digit 7? What is its value?
What is the place of the digit 9? What is its value?
What is the place of the digit 1? What is its value?

Introduce a larger number like 789,123. Repeat the process of identifying place and value for different digits.

Big Numbers! (Number: 5,602,318)

What is the place of the digit 5? What is its value?
What is the place of the digit 0? What is its value?
What is the place of the digit 8? What is its value?

Introduce a number with millions, like 5,602,318. Highlight the role of zero as a placeholder.

Quick Review: Why is Place Value Important?

It helps us read, write, and understand large numbers!
It's the foundation for all math operations!

Summarize the key takeaways: place value is essential for understanding numbers. Ask students to share one new thing they learned or one thing they still find tricky.

Time for Practice!

Complete the Place Value Practice Worksheet to show what you know!

Explain that they will now practice with a worksheet. Refer to the Place Value Practice Worksheet.

Game On! Place Value Challenge

Let's play a game to test our place value skills!

Introduce the Place Value Challenge Game. Explain the rules clearly and ensure everyone understands how to play. Encourage teamwork and quick thinking.

Exit Ticket: Show What You Know!

Complete the Place Value Exit Ticket before you go!

Explain the purpose of the exit ticket and give clear instructions. Collect them after students complete them.

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Worksheet

Place Value Practice Worksheet

Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________

Part 1: Identify the Place and Value

For each number, identify the place and value of the underlined digit.

  1. 4,567
    Place:



    Value:


  2. 82,109
    Place:



    Value:


  3. 345,000
    Place:



    Value:


  4. 1,072,500
    Place:



    Value:


  5. 9,999,999
    Place:



    Value:


Part 2: Write the Value

Write the value of the digit 6 in each number.

  1. 6,281


  2. 36,050


  3. 160,234


  4. 4,561,789


  5. 6,000,000


Part 3: Create a Number

Read the clues and write the number.

  1. A 5-digit number with:

    • 8 in the thousands place
    • 2 in the ones place
    • 7 in the tens thousands place
    • 0 in the hundreds place
    • 1 in the tens place



  2. A 7-digit number with:

    • 3 in the millions place
    • 9 in the hundred thousands place
    • 0 in the ten thousands place
    • 5 in the thousands place
    • 1 in the hundreds place
    • 2 in the tens place
    • 4 in the ones place



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Game

Place Value Challenge Game

Objective

To quickly identify and create numbers based on place value clues.

Materials

  • Small whiteboards or scratch paper for each student/team
  • Dry-erase markers or pencils
  • Erasers
  • Optional: Index cards with numbers 0-9 (one set per team for building numbers)

How to Play

  1. Teacher as Caller: The teacher will call out a digit and a specific place value.

  2. Student Response: Students, either individually or in small teams, must write a number that fits the clue on their whiteboard/paper. The number must be a certain length (e.g., a 4-digit number, a 6-digit number).

  3. Show Your Answer: On the count of three, all students/teams hold up their whiteboards/paper to show their number.

  4. Scoring (Optional):

    • Award 1 point for a correct number.
    • Award an extra point for the most creative correct number (if multiple solutions are possible).
    • The team/student with the most points at the end wins.

Game Rounds Examples:

  • Round 1:
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Cool Down

Place Value Exit Ticket

Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________

  1. In the number 24,781, what is the place of the digit 4?



  2. What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 3,705,129?



  3. Write a 6-digit number where the digit 5 is in the hundred thousands place.



  4. Challenge: How would the value of the digit 8 change if it moved from the thousands place to the tens place in the number 8,000?






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Answer Key

Place Value Practice Worksheet - Answer Key

Part 1: Identify the Place and Value

  1. 4,567
    Place: Hundreds
    Value: 500

  2. 82,109
    Place: Ten Thousands
    Value: 20,000

  3. 345,000
    Place: Hundred Thousands
    Value: 300,000

  4. 1,072,500
    Place: Ten Thousands
    Value: 70,000

  5. 9,999,999
    Place: Hundred Thousands (or Ten Thousands, or Thousands, etc. - depending on which 9 they chose to underline. Assuming the one closest to the comma for consistency if not clearly specified, but any 9 is acceptable if its place is identified correctly.)
    Value: 900,000 (if hundred thousands place)

Part 2: Write the Value

  1. 6,281
    Value: 6,000

  2. 36,050
    Value: 6,000

  3. 160,234
    Value: 60,000

  4. 4,561,789
    Value: 60,000

  5. 6,000,000
    Value: 6,000,000

Part 3: Create a Number

  1. A 5-digit number with:

    • 8 in the thousands place
    • 2 in the ones place
    • 7 in the tens thousands place
    • 0 in the hundreds place
    • 1 in the tens place
      Number: 78,012

  2. A 7-digit number with:

    • 3 in the millions place
    • 9 in the hundred thousands place
    • 0 in the ten thousands place
    • 5 in the thousands place
    • 1 in the hundreds place
    • 2 in the tens place
    • 4 in the ones place
      Number: 3,905,124

Place Value Exit Ticket - Answer Key

  1. In the number 24,781, what is the place of the digit 4?
    Place: Thousands

  2. What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 3,705,129?
    Value: 700,000

  3. Write a 6-digit number where the digit 5 is in the hundred thousands place.
    Example: 150,000 (Any number with 5 in the hundred thousands place is correct, e.g., 500,000; 523,456)

  4. Challenge: How would the value of the digit 8 change if it moved from the thousands place to the tens place in the number 8,000?
    The original value of 8 in 8,000 is 8,000.
    If the 8 moved to the tens place, its new value would be 80.
    The value would decrease significantly, from 8,000 to 80. It would be 100 times smaller.

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