Comparing Numbers Grade 1 Christine Joannidis September 20th, 2013 Lesson Essential Question: Can you compare two

different numbers? Standards: CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.B.3: Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <. (Preparing for this). Learning Objective The students will be able to compare two different numbers and identify which number is greater or less. The students will have an understanding of the term greater than and less than. Materials: Class number line White board Number cards for each student Document camera Pre-lesson assignment and/or prior knowledge: The students have an understanding of a number line. They know how to count the numbers on the number line. Lesson Beginning: The teacher will explain to the students that she is going to teach them how to compare numbers. The students are going to learn how to know when a number is bigger or smaller. The teacher will tell the students that she is looking for volunteers to come up to the front of the classroom. The teacher will call on students that are sitting nicely. She will create two groups, one of two students, and one of five students. She will ask the students to count how many are in each group and figure out which one has the greater number of students. Instructional Plan: Assessment Teacher will visually check to see that students are holding up a correct number. Teacher will also visually check the exit slips. Teacher will walk around while the students are playing the game to make sure the students are using the correct language.

1. The teacher will reference the number line. The teacher will point to the number five. She will explain to the class that numbers on the right are greater than five and numbers on the left are less than five. 2. The teacher will ask the students to silently arrange their number cards from 0 to 22 on their desks. The teacher will remind the class that they need to do this silently. The teacher will tell the class that when they are done they could practice counting their numbers. 3. The teacher will select a number at random and ask the students to hold up a number that is greater than or less than the chosen number. The teacher will do this a few times to make sure the students understand the concept. 4. The teacher will ask for a volunteer. The volunteer will help the teacher explain Top It while using the document camera. 5. The teacher will reference the Sound-O-Meter and ask a student to model for the class how loud they should be. 6. After explaining the game, the teacher will tell the students who their partners are going to be. 7. The teacher will walk around while the students play the game. Differentiation: Students who understand the concept will be seated next to students that may be struggling with the concept. The teacher will walk around the classroom and answer any questions that the students may have. Questions: How do you compare two different numbers? Can you put numbers in order from 0 to 22? What does it mean to be greater than? What does it mean to be less than? Classroom Management: Students will be asked to raise their hand if they need help or have a question. The students will be seated in their assigned seats while at their desks. The teacher will reference Mrs. Potato Head when students are becoming too disruptive. The teacher will use the Sound-O-Meter to explain to the class the level that their voices should be at. The teacher will only call on the students that are sitting quietly and have been behaving. Transitions: The students will be told their partners before starting to play the game.

Closure: The teacher will inform the students when it is time to clean up the game. The teacher will give the students an exit slip asking them to circle the bigger number.

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