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    Representing Numbers in Different Ways

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    At a Glance:

    Grades:3, 4, 5
    Subject:Math
    Topic:Representing Numbers in Different Ways
    Lesson Length:25 - 30 mins

    Standards / Framework:

    What will students learn in this activity?

    Students will learn to represent numbers in different ways by creating a number comic. 

    What should students know before this activity?

    Students should have a basic understanding of numbers up to 1000, and expanded notation.

    How can teachers introduce this lesson?

    • Read and discuss the sample comic. Is the student correct? 

    • In pairs, have students find other ways to show 822. They may use numbers or pictures. Have them share their answers with the class.

    • Show students how to write 822 in expanded notation. 

    What will students do?

    • List several numbers on the board.

    • Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a comic depicting one of the numbers in a different way. 

    How can teachers wrap up the lesson?

    • Share and discuss student comics with the class.
      • Are there any other ways to depict the numbers shown in each comic? 

    How can teachers differentiate this activity?

    • Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature as needed.
    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.

    • Provide a visual resource for students to represent numbers in a new way. 

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    • Comic to print or display: Comic.

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