Counting, Place Value, and Powers of 10 – 5th Grade

Description

Overview

This two-lesson sequence develops fifth-grade number sense by first strengthening understanding of digit value in whole numbers and decimals, then applying powers of 10 to compare and scale numbers. Both lessons use household materials and include written and oral evidence of learning.

What Students Will Learn

• Explain the value of digits in whole numbers and decimals.
• Use powers of 10 to compare and scale numbers.

What Is Included

• Teacher Guide
• Student Workbook
• Place Value: Whole Numbers and Decimals
• A. Find the Value of the Digit
• B. Place Value in Real Situations
• C. Read Place-Value Models
• Powers of 10: Compare and Scale Numbers
• Compare Numbers Using Powers of 10
• Scale Quantities in Real Situations
• Complete the Powers of 10 Table

Lesson Overview

• Lesson 1: What Is the Value of a Digit? (45 minutes)
• Lesson 2: Scaling Numbers with Powers of 10 (45 minutes)

Designed For

5th Grade students studying Counting, Place Value, and Number Sense in Math.

File Format

One downloadable ZIP containing two printable PDF files. The Teacher Guide contains 23 pages and the Student Workbook contains 7 pages.