Better Lesson: Comparing Numbers Written in Expanded Form

Explore place value through re-writing these two-digit numbers in expanded form. For example, 47 becomes 40 + 7. There is one example to model this, and scholars complete 14 more on their own. Be sure they understand this process as...

Young mathematicians spin their way to a deeper number sense with this fun, collaborative activity. Using two spinners, one with the numbers 0-9 and the other with the decades 00-90, pairs of students take turns building and comparing...

Now here is a challenge that can be used toward the end of the second grade. Learners will assess 12 five-digit numbers and write each in expanded form. A great way to reinforce place value and build number sense.

After reviewing how to write numbers in the expanded form, give learners the opportunity to practice their new skill. This worksheet has 12 three-digit numbers for them to asess and compose in expanded form.

These three-digit numbers have been written out in expanded form. Can your scholars match them to their original numbers? To guide them into thinking about place value, each of the standard-form numbers has been separated into three...

Numbers can take many forms. Learners practice translating one form to another in this place-value learning exercise. They start with a word-form number and choose which of six three-digit numbers is less than (the learning exercise uses...

Put the power of place value in the hands of your eager learners. They assess 12 four-digit numbers and write each in its expanded form. 

Some excellent practice in mental math, and comparing numbers, awaits your class in this engaging Jeopardy-style game. They can earn bronze, silver, and gold medals by answering questions correctly. The categories include comparing...

Watch Allison write the number 213 in expanded form. She explains how each number is multiplied by a 1, 10, or 100 and how it relates to place value. This clip is short and fast, but could be useful for learners needing an expanded form...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The interactive PLIX tool allows students to drag and drop base blocks (1, 10, 100) to find the total area of an irregular figure. The video shows an example of a...