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Add visual representation to teaching place value with a magnitude model. Using adding machine tape, pupils build a linear place value strip from 1 to 100.
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Instructional Ideas
- Copy informational sheets for pupils to place in their math notebook
- With the help of their parents or guardians, invite learners to visit a local store and ask for a donation of adding machine tape
Classroom Considerations
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- Pupils should be familiar with place value, exponents, and powers of 10
- A variety of materials are required to build the model
Pros
- Pictures accompany the plan's model-building steps
- Helpful tips are written throughout the lesson to support the implementation process
Cons
- Informational posters are letter-sized which may make seeing them difficult for some learners