Use place value and number facts to decompose 4-digit numbers in different ways
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can partition and decompose 4-digit numbers in different ways.
Key learning points
- Place value counters can represent 4-digit numbers
- Each digit in a 4-digit number represents a different column value.
- A part-whole model can represent 4-digit numbers partitioned in different ways.
Keywords
Partition - The act of splitting an object or value down into smaller parts
Common misconception
Zero is a tricky concept for some pupils when it comes to place value. For example, pupils might struggle to read and understand the number 2,087, or struggle to express in numbers a representation.
Blank place value grids are an excellent scaffold. Give pupils ample opportunities to explore using them both with concrete resources such as counters and with numerals, practising reading and writing the number.
Teacher tip
The lesson explores the composition of 4-digit numbers using a variety of manipulatives. You have the choice, as part of the lesson design process, which to use and not use. Please bear in mind that Base 10 blocks are useful because they show the proportionality of the numbers. Counters do not.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete: The total value of the Base 10 blocks is
Q2.What number is being represented here by the Base 10 blocks?
Q3.What number is being represented here by the Base 10 blocks?
Q4.What number is being represented here?
Q5.What is the missing addend? 487 = 80 + + 400
Q6.Complete: 583 − 80 =
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What number is being represented here by the Base 10 blocks?
Q2.What number is being shown here on the Gattengo chart?
Q3.What is the missing part of this number?
Q4.What number is being represented here with counters in a place value chart?
Q5.What number is being represented here with counters in a place value chart?
Q6.What number is being shown here?
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