Simpler Version:
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Duration: 3 days
Objective:
- Students will be able to compose and decompose numbers up to 10,000 using objects, pictorial models, and numbers, including expanded notation as appropriate.
- Students will be able to describe the mathematical relationships found in the base-10 place value system through the thousands place.
Day 1: Introduction to Place Value
- Review the concept of place value and the base-10 system.
- Introduce the idea of composing and decomposing numbers using place value up to 10,000.
- Model how to compose and decompose numbers using objects and pictorial models.
- Provide opportunities for students to practice composing and decomposing numbers in small groups or pairs.
Day 2: Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Expanded Notation
- Review expanded notation and how it represents the value of each digit in a number.
- Model how to compose and decompose numbers up to 10,000 using expanded notation.
- Provide practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs using expanded notation.
Day 3: Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Numbers
- Introduce the concept of composing and decomposing numbers using only numbers.
- Model how to break down a number into its place value components (thousands, hundreds, tens, ones).
- Provide practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs using numbers.
Same Version:
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Duration: 5 days
Objective:
- Students will be able to compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 using objects, pictorial models, and numbers, including expanded notation as appropriate.
- Students will be able to describe the mathematical relationships found in the base-10 place value system through the hundred thousands place.
Day 1: Introduction to Place Value
- Begin the lesson by reviewing the concept of place value and the base-10 system.
- Introduce the idea of composing and decomposing numbers using place value.
- Model how to compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 using objects and pictorial models.
- Provide opportunities for students to practice composing and decomposing numbers in small groups or pairs.
Day 2: Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Expanded Notation
- Review expanded notation and how it represents the value of each digit in a number.
- Model how to compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 using expanded notation.
- Provide practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs using expanded notation.
Day 3: Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Numbers
- Introduce the concept of composing and decomposing numbers using only numbers.
- Model how to break down a number into its place value components (ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones).
- Provide practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs using numbers.
Day 4: Mathematical Relationships in the Base-10 System
- Review the base-10 place value system and its mathematical relationships.
- Discuss the patterns and relationships between each place value (ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones).
- Provide examples and non-examples of these relationships for students to analyze and discuss in small groups.
Day 5: Assessment and Application
- Administer a written or verbal assessment to assess students’ understanding of composing and decomposing numbers up to 100,000 and the mathematical relationships in the base-10 system.
- Provide real-world application problems for students to solve, where they need to compose and decompose numbers to solve the problem.
- Allow students to share their solutions and strategies with the class.
More Complex Version:
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Duration: 7 days
Objective:
- Students will be able to compose and decompose numbers up to 1,000,000 using objects, pictorial models, and numbers, including expanded notation as appropriate.
- Students will be able to describe the mathematical relationships found in the base-10 place value system through the millions place.
Day 1: Introduction to Place Value
- Review the concept of place value and the base-10 system.
- Introduce the idea of composing and decomposing numbers using place value up to 1,000,000.
- Model how to compose and decompose numbers using objects and pictorial models.
- Provide opportunities for students to practice composing and decomposing numbers in small groups or pairs.
Day 2: Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Expanded Notation
- Review expanded notation and how it represents the value of each digit in a number.
- Model how to compose and decompose numbers up to 1,000,000 using expanded notation.
- Provide practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs using expanded notation.
Day 3: Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Numbers
- Introduce the concept of composing and decomposing numbers using only numbers.
- Model how to break down a number into its place value components (hundred thousands, ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones).
- Provide practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs using numbers.
Day 4: Mathematical Relationships in the Base-10 System
- Review the base-10 place value system and its mathematical relationships.
- Discuss the patterns and relationships between each place value (hundred thousands, ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones).
- Provide examples and non-examples of these relationships for students to analyze and discuss in small groups.
Day 5: Extended Practice with Composing and Decomposing Numbers
- Provide additional practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs, focusing on composing and decomposing numbers up to 1,000,000.
- Incorporate real-world application problems that require students to use their knowledge of place value to solve.
Day 6: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Present challenging word problems that require students to apply their understanding of composing and decomposing numbers to solve.
- Encourage students to explain their reasoning and strategies for solving the problems.
Day 7: Assessment and Reflection
- Administer a written or verbal assessment to assess students’ understanding of composing and decomposing numbers up to 1,000,000 and the mathematical relationships in the base-10 system.
- Provide opportunities for students to reflect on their learning and share any insights or connections they have made throughout the unit.