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Grade 4 Mathematics — Term 1, Week 5

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn Math

Day 21: Place Value to 1 000 000

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) read, write, and order numbers to 1 million; (2) round to nearest 10, 100, 1000; (3) use expanded form.
MaterialsPlace value chart, number cards, dice.
Key vocabularymillion, hundred thousand, round, expanded
Engage (starter)(10 min) "What's the biggest number you can say? Today we go to a million!"
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Use chart to build numbers. 2. Rounding with a number line. 3. Compare large numbers. 4. Game: "Roll a Million" - roll dice, build number. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Exit slip: "Write 324 567 in words."
AssessmentAccurate reading, writing, rounding.
Teacher notesFoundation for all operations.

Day 22: Addition and Subtraction of 5-Digit Numbers

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) add and subtract 5-digit numbers with regrouping; (2) estimate to check; (3) solve multi-step problems.
MaterialsWhiteboards, place value charts, word problem cards.
Key vocabularyadd, subtract, estimate, regroup
Engage (starter)(10 min) Quick mental: "34 000 + 12 000?"
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Model both operations. 2. Estimate then calculate. 3. Partner practice. 4. Word problems. 5. Independent drill.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Check estimates vs actual.
AssessmentAccuracy; reasonable estimates.
Teacher notesEmphasise checking with inverse.

Day 23: Multiplication: 3-Digit x 2-Digit

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) multiply 3-digit by 2-digit numbers using area model and algorithm; (2) apply to problem solving; (3) estimate products.
MaterialsArea model templates, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabularyproduct, factor, area model, partial product
Engage (starter)(10 min) "234 x 12 - we can break 12 into 10 and 2, multiply, then add."
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Model area model. 2. Transition to column algorithm. 3. Guided practice. 4. Word problems. 5. Independent worksheet.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Exit ticket: solve 345 x 23.
AssessmentCorrect product; use of either method.
Teacher notesBuild fluency with algorithm.

Day 24: Division: 4-Digit / 1-Digit (Long Division)

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) divide 4-digit numbers by 1-digit using long division; (2) interpret remainders; (3) check with multiplication.
MaterialsLong division templates, whiteboards, worksheets.
Key vocabularydividend, divisor, quotient, remainder
Engage (starter)(10 min) "4 536 / 6 - let's use the steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down."
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Model step-by-step. 2. Practice with partners. 3. Word problems: what to do with the remainder? 4. Independent practice. 5. Check with multiplication.
Plenary (close)(10 min) Chant steps; quick quiz.
AssessmentCorrect quotient; appropriate remainder handling.
Teacher notesMany need extra practice.

Day 25: Review: Operations with Whole Numbers

Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes
ObjectivesStudents will be able to: (1) consolidate 4 operations; (2) complete a mixed operation quiz; (3) play a math board game.
MaterialsQuiz, board game, dice, tokens.
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)(10 min) Quick oral: "48 000 / 8?"
Develop (main)(35 min) 1. Quiz. 2. Self-mark. 3. Board game: answer operation questions to advance. 4. Discuss common errors. 5. Reflection: "I need more practice on ___."
Plenary (close)(10 min) Game winners.
AssessmentQuiz score; reflection.
Teacher notesDifferentiate practice.