Year 6 Mathematics Lesson Plan: Place Value

Curriculum Area and Level:

• Subject: Mathematics
• Area: Number and Algebra
• Level: Year 6
• Curriculum Reference: New Zealand Curriculum

Lesson Duration: 60 minutes

Class Size: 16 students

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Place Value: Students will be able to identify and understand the value of digits in multi-digit numbers up to millions.
2. Apply Place Value Concepts: Students will be able to correctly place digits in the correct place value positions within a given number.

Lesson Plan:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):

   • Start the lesson by revisiting the concept of place value.
   • Discuss the importance of understanding place value in mathematics.
   • Show examples of multi-digit numbers and ask students to identify the place value of each digit.

2. Interactive Activity (15 minutes):

   • Divide students into pairs or small groups.
   • Provide each group with a set of digit cards (0-9) and a large place value chart.
   • Ask students to create numbers using the digit cards and place them on the correct positions on the chart.
   • Circulate the room to observe and provide guidance where needed.

3. Whole-Class Practice (15 minutes):

   • Display a series of multi-digit numbers on the board, such as 548,321 and 6,207,459.
   • Have students take turns coming up to the board to identify the place value of specific digits in the numbers.
   • Encourage peer discussion and explanation of their reasoning.

4. Worksheet Activity (15 minutes):

   • Distribute a worksheet with a variety of multi-digit numbers to each student.
   • Ask students to work independently to identify and write down the place value of each digit in the numbers provided.
   • Provide support and assistance as needed.

5. Conclusion (5 minutes):

   • Recap the key concepts learned in the lesson.
   • Encourage students to ask any remaining questions about place value.
   • Assign homework that challenges students to apply place value concepts to real-life situations.

Resources:

• Digit cards (0-9)
• Place value chart
• Worksheets with multi-digit numbers
• Whiteboard or projector for displaying numbers

By the end of this lesson, students should have a solid understanding of place value and be able to confidently work with multi-digit numbers.