Unit 5, Lesson 6
Represent Numbers in Different Ways
Grade 2
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students learned different ways that can be used to represent numbers.
In this lesson, students are introduced to one more way to represent numbers, using words. They gain more experience with numbers represented in all the different ways they have worked with so far. In the Lesson Synthesis, students reflect on which representation has been most helpful in developing an understanding of the hundreds, tens, and ones in three-digit numbers
- Engagement
- MLR7
- Determine (orally and in writing) the written names of numbers represented in different ways.
- Represent the same three-digit number in multiple ways, including number names, expanded form, base-ten numerals, and a base-ten diagram.
- Let’s represent numbers in different ways.
Required Preparation
- Prepare an anchor chart for the Launch showing:
- 253 represented with a base-ten diagram.
- This number has _____ hundreds, _____ tens, and _____ ones.
- The expanded form of this number is _____________________.
- The 3-digit number is _____________________.
- Create an anchor chart for the Launch showing:
- 253 represented with a base-ten diagram
- This number has _____ hundreds, _____ tens, and _____ ones.
- The expanded form of this number is ______________________.
- The 3-digit number is ________________.
Teacher Reflection Questions
Reflect on how comfortable your students are asking questions of you and of each other. What can you do to encourage students to ask questions?