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