Finding Factors

4.OA.B.4
Module 3 Lesson 6
Differentiation Activity

Take a standard number cube and make the one a seven.  Students place ten counters on their own number chart.  They roll the dice and determine if the number rolled is a factor of a number that is covered.  If it is, the student can remove the counter.  If they have more than one, they can only remove one counter at a time.  The first student to remove all their counters is the winner!

Number Chart Game Board

Making Comparisons

4NBT.A.2
Module 3  Lesson 5
Differentiation Activity

Students use a paper click to spin on the spinner.  They write the numbers spun on the comparison form and try to make the statements true.  If they can make 4 true statements, they win!

1,000 is 100 times more than 10.

Comparison Page
Spinner

Prime and Composite Numbers

4.OA.4
Module 3 Lesson 8
Differentiation Activity

Students will split up a Hundreds Chart in however many are in their group.  They then will cut out numbers and take turns placing them in the correct column on the Prime/Composite chart.

Hundreds Chart
Prime/Composite Chart

Creating Six-Digit Numbers

4.NBT.2  4.NBT.3
Module 3  Lesson 1
Differentiation Activity

Students, in a group of 2 or 3, roll a dice to create the lowest six-digit number that they can.  The student with the lowest number gets one point.  The next lowest gets two points, and so on.  The student with the lowest number of points after five rounds is the winner.

Recording Sheet

Ordering Six-Digit Numbers

4.NBT.1
Module 3  Lesson 3
Differentiation Activity

Students roll a dice to create any six-digit number with the numbers rolled.  They will round their number to the nearest hundred thousand.  When all three students have their number rounded, they will order them from greatest to least.

Six-Digit Place Value

4.NBT.2
Module 3
Differentiation Activity (modified)

In groups of 3, students will take turns drawing playing cards to create 1 six-digit number together.  One student will represent that number on the abacus, one in a numeral expander, and one in words.  They will switch roles each time.

Abacus

Place Value on an Abacus

4.NBT.1  4.NBT.2
Module 3
Differentiation Activity

Students take turns drawing place value cards and putting a counter on the abacus in the place value that they draw.  After each card drawn, they say their new number.  When they have drawn 10 times, they write and say their final number and compare it to their partners.

Abacus
Place Value Cards

Area of a Rectangle

4.MD.3
Module 3 Lesson 9&10 Differentiation

Students take turns rolling two dice and draw a rectangle on the centimeter grid paper.  The student who has the largest area after a round receives a point.  The student with the most points after five rounds is the winner.

Students can also take the same resources and find the perimeter instead of the area.

9.1 Differentiation
Player Points Recording Sheet
Centimeter Grid Paper

Three-Act Brownie Task

 This Three-Act Task comes from Janeal Maxfield.  It is geared toward fifth grade standards, but the organization and process help to see how to give a task.  Here is the link to the videos and acts.

Brownie Task Link

More tasks for all grade levels are found at https://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/

Video Length: About 11 minutes

Thanks to Mrs. Ack for her fifth grade classroom!

Please comment, share, and ask questions by commenting below. You can even click on a reaction under the post.  Watch with your team, a coach, or in the comfort of your own home.

Three-Act Task Recording Sheet 11x 17
Three-Act Task Recording Sheet Version 2
Three-Act Task Recording Sheet Version 3

Some questions to ponder and respond to in the comment section:

1. What do you want to make sure to remember about the video?
2. What might you want to try in your classroom?
3. Did it reaffirm any of your practices?
4. If this is similar to your structure, do you have anything to add?
5. Are there pieces you would like to see more in depth?
6. What questions do you have?

Observation Norms for the Blog:

• ·         Take a learning stance. We are not here to compare/compete/judge.
• ·          Maintain a positive attitude and respect for the teacher.
• ·         Ask questions and share ideas.
• ·         Remember, anything you post will be seen by all.

Mrs. Devert - Using Gauge in the Classroom

Thank you Katey Devert for sharing your Gauge work with us!  Please comment, share, and ask questions by commenting below.   You can now click on reactions (cool, interesting) at the bottom of the post!

Printable 4th Grade Standard Reflection Sheet

Some questions to ponder and respond to in the comment section:

1. What do you want to make sure to remember about the video?
2. What might you want to try in your classroom?
3. Did it reaffirm any of your practices?
4. If this is similar to your structure, do you have anything to add?
5. Are there pieces you would like to see more in depth?
6. What questions do you have for the teacher?

Observation Norms for the Blog:

• ·         Take a learning stance. We are not here to compare/compete/judge.
• ·          Maintain a positive attitude and respect for the teacher.
• ·         Ask questions and share ideas.
• ·         Remember, anything you post will be seen by all.

Six-Digit Numbers on a Number Line

2.MD.6
Module 1
Differentiation Activity

Students can either draw playing cards or roll dice to create a six-digit number.  They take turns placing the six-digit number correctly on the number line.  They can use the one below, or for more of a challenge, they can use an empty number line.

Number Line

Mixed Number Subtraction Eighths

4.NF.3,3c
Module 7
Differentiation Activity

Students draw two cards and roll a dice to make mixed numbers.  They then find the difference between the two and compare with their partner. The student with the greatest difference scores a point for that round.   The winner is the student who has the most points after 5 rounds.

Fraction Cards (download to see fractions)
Recording Sheet

Mixed Number Difference Game

5.NF.3,3c
Module 7
Differentiation Activity

Students will take the support page and separate the fractions into two piles. One pile for less than 4 and one with more than 4.  They take turns drawing from each pile and finding the difference between the two mixed numbers.  After 5 rounds, the students add up all their differences and the student with the greatest difference is the winner.

Mixed Number Cards
Recording Sheet

Subtracting Fractions

4.NF.3,3a
Module 7
Differentiation Activity

Students draw two fractions cards and find the difference between the two cards.  After each round, students will receive points as follows:

If the difference is:

2 or greater = 3 points
between 1-2= 2 points
1 and below= 1 point

After three rounds, the student with the most points wins!

Fraction Cards  (remember you must download to actually see the fractions)
Recording Sheet

More Partial Products 2-Digit by 2-Digit

4.NBT.5
Module 6
Differentiation Activity

Students take turn drawing or rolling 4 numbers (dice, playing cards, numeral cards, etc)  They then make two, two-digit numbers and multiply them using partial products.  Students will compare answers and the largest number wins a point.  The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner.

Numeral Cards
5 Rounds Recording Sheet

2 by 2-Digit Partial Products

4.NBT.5
Module 6
Differentiation Activity

Students draw cards from two piles and find the product of the two cards using partial products. The students then add their products after 3 rounds, and the largest number is the winner.

Cards
3 Round Recording Sheet

3-Digit by 1-Digit Partial Products Game

4.NBT.5
Module 6
Differentiation Activity

Students will take turns drawing 4 cards and creating a 3-digit by 1-digit equation that they think will score them the largest product.  They will solve their equation using partial products and compare with their partner.  The student who has the largest product scores 1 point. The student with the most points after 5 rounds wins.
After Lessons 4&5, they can draw for a 4 by 1 equation.

Recording Sheet         Numeral Cards

3-Digit x 1-Digit Partial Products

4.NBT.5
Module 6
Differentiation Activity

Student A will create a 3- by 1-digit equation using random numbers, die, numeral cards, or playing cards.  Student B will solve the equation using partial products. Students A will check the work, and they will switch roles.

Numeral Cards

Partial Products

4.NBT.5
Module 6
Differentiation Activity

Students draw two cards and find the product of the two numbers. They can use mental math, number sentences, or drawings to help them find the product.  The player that has the highest product for that round, receives the product as their score.  After three rounds, the students add up their totals and the highest wins!

Recording Sheet
Cards

Adding Fractions Headlines (Problem Solving)

4.NF.3,3d
Module 7
Differentiation Activity

Students can roll dice and draw eighths cards to create a mixed number addition equation.  They can use the activity Headlines from Putting the Principles Into Action by Susan O'Connell and John SanGiovanni  page 35 to connect the equation to a story.

Eighths Cards
Headlines description
O'Connell, Susan, and John SanGiovanni. Putting the Practices into Action: Implementing the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice, K-8. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2013. 35. Print.

Adding Mixed Numbers

4.NF.3,3c
Module 7
Differentiation Activity

Students draw an eighths card and roll a dice to create two mixed numbers.  They then add them together.  The student who has the greater number in the round wins a point.  The student with the most points after five rounds is the winner.

Eighths Cards (remember to download to see fractions)
Recording Sheet

Adding Mixed Numbers

4.NF.3,3c
Module 7
Differentiation Activity

Students will draw two twelfth cards and either roll two dice or one dice twice.  They will make two mixed numbers that they will add together.  The student whose sum is greater gets a point.  The student with the most points after five rounds is the winner.

Twelfth Cards (Remember these will look blank until you download them.)
Recording Sheet

Improper Fraction Models

4.NF.2
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Students can play a variety of mix and match games with the improper fraction, mixed number, area module, and number line model cards.  They can also participate in a whole group activity of finding the students who all have matching cards.

Area Model for Mixed Numbers

4.NF.3,3b
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Students can use the area model and mixed number fraction mix-and-match cards to play a variety of games including memory, go fish, or old maid.

Tape Diagrams

4.OA.1
Module 5
Differentiation Activity

Students will take turns drawing a card and using Support 34 to show the comparison using a tape diagram.  The first row on the support page is for individual numbers.  The rest of the rows are for showing the comparison.  Students will then write the matching multiplication sentence on a white board or notebook.  For continued practice, students can roll a dice to generate numbers for the comparisons.

Support Page 34       Comparison Cards

Comparison Model of Multiplication

4.OA.1
Module 5
Differentiation Activity

Student 1 will place some counters into a bag/cup/pile.  Student 2 will draw a card and place the correct amount according to the card in the other bag/cup/pile.  The students will then write on notebook paper or a white board the comparison sentence and compare.

Support Cards