ALEX Learning Activity

Who is Correct?

A Learning Activity is a strategy a teacher chooses to actively engage students in learning a concept or skill using a digital tool/resource.

  This learning activity provided by:  
Author: Michelle Frye
System:Blount County
School:Hayden Elementary School
  General Activity Information  
Activity ID: 2880
Title:
Who is Correct?
Digital Tool/Resource:
Who is Correct? Google Doc
Web Address – URL:
Overview:

In the warm-up activity, students will read about Gavin and Chase, two students who disagree when they compare two 3-digit numbers. The students will decide who is correct and defend their thinking using their knowledge of place value and appropriate academic vocabulary.
  Associated Standards and Objectives  
Content Standard(s):
Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 2
9. Compare two three-digit numbers based on the value of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and < and orally with the words "is greater than," "is equal to," and "is less than."
Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.2.9 Using vocalization, sign language, augmentative communication, or assistive technology, compare sets of objects and numbers using appropriate vocabulary (greater than, less than, equal to; limited to thirty objects in a group).
Learning Objectives:

I can compare two 3-digit numbers using the symbols <, >, and =.
  Strategies, Preparations and Variations  
Phase:
Before/Engage
Activity:

  1. The teacher will display Who is Correct? journal prompt from the slideshow

  2. The teacher and students read the journal prompt together. The students will then take their note cards and explain their choice for the correct answer.

  3. After students have finished writing on their note cards, the teacher will ask for volunteers to share their explanations with a partner, group, or the whole class.
Assessment Strategies:

Teachers will observe student responses to determine student understanding of the concept and skill. You can use the following guidelines to ensure students meet the learning objective.

Check that the student:

  1. can use place value reasoning to determine which number is larger.

  2. can explain their thinking in writing and orally.
Advanced Preparation:

  • The teacher will need a computer and projector to display the journal prompt.

  • Each student will need a pencil and a notecard to record their responses.
Variation Tips (optional):

  • This activity may be modified to accommodate all learners.

  • Two-digit numbers can be substituted for struggling learners.

  • Four-digit numbers can be substituted for enrichment.
Notes or Recommendations (optional):

This activity can stand alone or be used with the following during and after activities:

M&Ms and Skittles (During)

Greatest, Least, or Equal? (After)
  Keywords and Search Tags  
Keywords and Search Tags: comparing numbers, place value