Addition Algorithm

4.NBT.4
Module 2
Differentiation Activity

Students draw cards to make a 4-digit number and then practice adding them together using the standard algorithm.

Recording Sheet

Mix and Match Addition

4.NBT.5
Module 2
Differentiation Activity

Students use the numeral cards 1-9 to create a true equation.  This is truly a challenge!  There are more answers on the differentiation page.

Recording Sheet
Numerals 1-9

Ad Addition/Subtraction

4.NBT.4
Module 2
Differentiation Activity

Students will get a set amount of money up to $1,000 to spend on two things in an ad.  It could be tools, electronics, toys, etc.  Students will tape or glue them onto some paper along with the addition and subtraction sentence to show their spending.

Make a Difference - Subtraction Strategies

>4.NBT.4
Module 4
Differentiation Activity/Fundamentals Game

Students create two three-digit numbers with the hopes of making the smallest difference between the two.  The student who creates the smallest difference wins a point.  After 5 rounds the student with the most points is the winner.

Make a Difference Game Board, Cards, and Directions

Up or Down - Subtraction Strategies

>4.NBT.4
Module 4
Differentiation Activity/Fundamentals Game

Students draw cards and mentally subtract the numbers.  They then must find the two equivalent number sentences on the game board and select one to claim.

Up or Down Game Board, Cards, and Directions

Jump On - Addition Strategies

>4.NBT.4
Module 2 
Fundamentals Game, Differentiation Activity

Students will use numbers lines to add two and three-digit numbers.  After they draw a card, they will mentally add the two numbers and then confirm using the number line.  They will then claim a space with the matching answer.

Jump on game board, cards and directions

Students will also need number lines from the Number Case.

Addition Strategies

>4.NBT.4
Module 2
Fundamentals Game, Differentiation Activity

Students will draw two cards, mentally add the numbers, and place a game piece on the game board.  Four in a row wins!

Splitting Fun Game and Directions

Examining 4-Digit Numbers

4.NBT.3
Module 3
Fundamental Game, Differentiation Activity

Students can play the game Make it Close.  They will draw number cards and try to make a number that is closest to a hundred.  The student closest to a hundred is the winner and receives a point.  The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner.

Cards, game board and directions are all included in the game.

Make it Close

Expanded Form

4.NBT.2
Module 1
Differentiation Activity

In partners, one student can draw 5-digit cards from the number case, use playing cards, or dice and write their numbers on a numeral expander.  The other partner will write the number in expanded form on the recording sheet.  Partner 1 will check their work and then they switch roles.

Numeral Expanders (Number Case)
Mix-and-Match Cards (Number Case)
Playing Cards or Dice
Recording Form (Press for link)

Going Great - 4-Digit Numerals

4.NBT.2
Module 3
Differentiation/ Fundamentals Game

Students can either use playing cards, dice, or numeral cards from Honeypot to creat 4-digit numbers to write down.  Students compare their numbers and make a tally based on the largest number created.

Going Great - Game board and directions
Numeral Cards