This week, our mathematicians will be diving deep into the world of place value and exploring how it connects to comparing and rounding multi-digit numbers. By the end of the week, students will be able to confidently identify, compare, and manipulate numbers in ways that will support all of their future math learning.

Learning Targets & Success Criteria

1. Identify the values of digits in multi-digit numbers

   • Identify the first six place value names.

   • Identify the value of each digit in a number.

   • Compare the values of two identical digits within the same number.

2. Use place value to compare two multi-digit numbers

   • Explain how to compare two numbers with the same number of digits.

   • Correctly use the symbols <, >, and = to compare numbers.

3. Use place value to round multi-digit numbers

   • Explain which digit is used when rounding and why.

   • Round a multi-digit number to any place value with accuracy.

Vocabulary Focus:

• Place value chart

• Period

• Ones period

• Thousands period

Assessment:
On Friday, August 15, 2025, we will be taking our Chapter 1 Test to demonstrate our mastery of these skills. This will be a great opportunity for students to showcase their understanding and growth.

We begin our math instruction on Wednesday with an engaging unit on place value concepts. Students will learn to:

• Identify the value of digits in multi-digit numbers

• Read and write numbers in standard, word, and expanded forms

• Use place value to compare and round multi-digit numbers

Key vocabulary:
Period, ones period, thousands period, place value chart

Here are some fun activities you can do at home with your student to reinforce place value skills:
🎲 Card Game: Write the digits 0–9 on two sets of index cards. Use them to create and compare 4–6 digit numbers, write numbers in different forms, and practice rounding.
📚 Real Life Rounding: Ask your student to round prices at the grocery store, numbers on book pages, or even license plates while driving!

By the end of this chapter, students will feel confident identifying, comparing, and rounding numbers using place value.