Subject: Place Value of Decimal Number

Grade Level: Grade 4

Objective: Understand the place value of decimal number.

Learning across curriculum:

1) Science - Topic: Measurement of Liquids

Connection: Understanding the place value of decimal numbers is important in accurately measuring
liquids. Students need to understand the decimal places when measuring and recording volumes.

2) Social Studies - Topic: Currency Exchange Rates

Connection: Understanding the place value of decimal numbers is essential when dealing with currency
exchange rates. Students need to understand the decimal places to accurately convert and calculate
money from one currency to another.

3) Mathematics - Topic: Fractions and Decimals

Connection: Understanding the place value of decimal numbers is crucial when working with fractions
and decimals. Students need to understand the relationship between fractions and decimals and how to
convert between the two.

Review Motivation:

1) Teaching Strategy: Picture Analysis

Instructional Materials: Pictures of objects with decimal numbers

- Show pictures of objects with decimal numbers and ask students to identify the place value of the
decimal in each number. Discuss the importance of understanding place value in everyday life situations.

2) Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes

Instructional Materials: Quiz questions related to place value of decimal numbers

- Conduct an interactive quiz where students answer questions about the place value of decimal
numbers. Make it competitive and rewarding to engage students' interest.

3) Teaching Strategy: Mystery Box

Instructional Materials: A box with objects representing decimal numbers

- Present a mystery box containing objects that represent decimal numbers. Students take turns
guessing the place value of the decimal in each object. Encourage critical thinking and reasoning skills.

Activity 1: Decimal Number Bingo

Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Materials:

- Bingo cards with decimal numbers

- Decimal number cards

Significance: This activity helps students practice identifying and understanding the place value of
decimal numbers.

Instructions:

1) Distribute bingo cards to each student.

2) Call out decimal number cards one by one.

3) Students mark the corresponding decimal number on their bingo cards.

4) The first student to get a complete row, column, or diagonal yells "Bingo!"

Rubric:

- Correctly identifying decimal numbers: 5 pts

- Correctly marking the decimal numbers on the bingo card: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What is the place value of the digit 7 in the decimal number 6.75?

2) Write the decimal number that has 3 in the tenths place and 7 in the hundredths place.

3) What is the value of the digit 2 in the decimal number 0.82?

Activity 2: Decimal Number Race

Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification

Materials:

- Decimal number cards

- Game board with a track

Significance: This activity reinforces the understanding of place value by challenging students to
compare and order decimal numbers.

Instructions:

1) Divide students into small groups.

2) Each group receives a game board and decimal number cards.

3) Students take turns drawing a decimal number card and placing it on the track in the correct order.

4) The first student to correctly order all the decimal numbers wins the race.

Rubric:

- Correctly ordering decimal numbers: 5 pts

- Explaining the reasoning behind the order: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) Which decimal number is greater: 5.23 or 5.32?

2) Arrange the following decimal numbers in ascending order: 0.75, 0.9, 0.63, 0.8.

3) What is the place value of the digit 9 in the decimal number 3.49?

Activity 3: Decimal Number Art

Teaching Strategy: Artistic Expression

Materials:

- Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, paper, etc.)

Significance: This activity allows students to express their understanding of place value through creative
artwork.

Instructions:

1) Provide students with art supplies.

2) Instruct them to create a visual representation of a decimal number, highlighting the place value of
each digit.

3) Encourage students to use colors, shapes, and symbols to represent the different decimal places.

Rubric:

- Clear representation of decimal number and place value: 5 pts

- Creativity and originality: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:
1) Draw a visual representation of the decimal number 0.45.

2) Explain the meaning of each element in your artwork and how it represents the place value of the
decimal number.

3) What is the place value of the digit 6 in the decimal number 2.67?

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ANALYSIS:

Activity 1 - Decimal Number Bingo: This activity allows students to practice identifying and
understanding the place value of decimal numbers. By correctly marking the decimal numbers on their
bingo cards, students demonstrate their comprehension of place value concepts.

Activity 2 - Decimal Number Race: This activity challenges students to compare and order decimal
numbers, reinforcing their understanding of place value. By correctly ordering the decimal numbers and
explaining their reasoning, students demonstrate their ability to apply place value knowledge.

Activity 3 - Decimal Number Art: This activity allows students to express their understanding of place
value through creative artwork. By creating a visual representation of a decimal number and explaining
the meaning of each element, students demonstrate their deep understanding of place value and its
significance.

ABSTRACTION:

Understanding the place value of decimal numbers is crucial for accurately measuring liquids, dealing
with currency exchange rates, and working with fractions and decimals. By comprehending the rules and
patterns of place value, students can confidently apply their knowledge in various real-life situations.

APPLICATION:

Task 1 - Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning

Task: Take students on a field trip to a local grocery store. Ask them to identify and record the prices of
items with decimal numbers, highlighting the place value of each digit. Discuss the importance of
understanding place value in making informed purchasing decisions.

Task 2 - Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning

Task: Provide students with a set of word problems that involve decimal numbers. Ask them to solve the
problems, showing their understanding of place value in their calculations. This task challenges students
to apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios and develop problem-solving skills.

ASSESSMENT:

Teaching Strategy: Differentiation

Instructional Materials: Assessment questions related to place value of decimal numbers

Question 1: Write the decimal number that has 6 in the tenths place and 4 in the hundredths place.

Question 2: Compare the decimal numbers 0.35 and 0.53. Which one is greater?

Question 3: What is the place value of the digit 3 in the decimal number 7.39?

Assignment:

1) Guiding Overview: Research and write a short report on the history and significance of decimal
numbers. Include examples of decimal numbers in real-life applications.

Actual Assessment Question: Explain how understanding the place value of decimal numbers is
important in measuring and recording volumes of liquids. Provide specific examples.

2) Guiding Overview: Create a poster illustrating the relationship between fractions and decimals.
Highlight the role of place value in converting between the two.

Actual Assessment Question: Convert the fraction 3/4 to a decimal. Show your work and explain the
place value of each digit in the decimal representation.

Please note that the rubrics, assessment questions, and assignments provided in this sample lesson plan
are for illustrative purposes only. Teachers should adapt and modify them according to their specific
classroom context and assessment guidelines.
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