Title: Comparing and Ordering Numbers up to 100,000

Grade Level: 4th Grade

Learning Objectives: 1. Students will be able to compare and order numbers up to 100,000. 2. Students will understand the concept of place value and its significance in comparing and ordering numbers. 3. Students will apply their knowledge of comparing and ordering numbers to solve real-life problems.

Meaningful Understanding: By the end of this lesson, students will understand the importance of place value in comparing and ordering numbers. They will be able to identify the largest and smallest numbers in a given set and arrange numbers in ascending and descending order. Students will also be able to apply their knowledge to solve real-life problems involving comparing and ordering numbers.

Starter Question: Ask students: “What does it mean to compare numbers? How can we determine which number is greater or smaller?”

Learning Preparation: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Number cards (0-9) - Worksheets with numbers up to 100,000 - Real-life scenarios for problem-solving activities - Assessment rubric

Learning Activities:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by reviewing place value concepts up to 100,000.
   • Discuss the importance of place value in comparing and ordering numbers.
   • Engage students in a brief discussion about comparing numbers and determining their order.
2. Comparing Numbers (15 minutes):
   • Distribute number cards to students and ask them to create a four-digit number.
   • Have students pair up and compare their numbers, identifying the greater and smaller numbers.
   • Discuss the strategies used by students to compare the numbers.
   • Introduce the symbols for comparison (>, <, =) and explain their meanings.
3. Ordering Numbers (20 minutes):
   • Provide each student with a worksheet containing numbers up to 100,000.
   • Instruct students to arrange the numbers in ascending and descending order.
   • Encourage students to use place value to determine the order of the digits.
   • Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and monitor progress.
4. Problem-Solving (15 minutes):
   • Present real-life scenarios that involve comparing and ordering numbers.
   • Students work individually or in pairs to solve the problems using their knowledge of comparing and ordering numbers.
   • Discuss the solutions as a class, emphasizing the importance of correctly interpreting the problem and using appropriate strategies.
5. Assessment (10 minutes):
   • Distribute an assessment worksheet to evaluate students’ understanding of comparing and ordering numbers.
   • Review the assessment criteria with the students before they begin.
   • Collect and review the completed assessments to provide feedback and identify areas for further instruction.

Assessment: - The assessment worksheet will include questions that require students to compare and order numbers up to 100,000. - The rubric will assess students’ ability to correctly compare numbers, arrange them in ascending and descending order, and solve real-life problems using their knowledge of comparing and ordering numbers.

Note: Adjust the time allocated for each activity based on the pace of your class.