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4-Digit Number Digital Game

Updated: 03 Jan 2024

Play a game show with your students to get them practising 4-digit numbers in standard form, expanded form, plus more!

Grades: 3 - 4

Curriculum

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.A.2

Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.

teaching resource

4-Digit Number Digital Game

Updated: 03 Jan 2024

Play a game show with your students to get them practising 4-digit numbers in standard form, expanded form, plus more!

Grades: 3 - 4

Play a game show with your students to get them practising 4-digit numbers in standard form, expanded form, plus more!

Ready, Set, Read and Write 4-digit Numbers

Are you currently teaching your students how to read and write 4-digit numbers? This interactive digital game show is available in PowerPoint and Google Slides and has been created by a teacher to engage students and allow them to practise their knowledge in a fun way. Practicing their knowledge of 4-digit numbers is crucial for students as it serves as a foundational skill with far-reaching implications across various mathematical concepts and real-world applications. Understanding and manipulating numbers in the four-digit range enhances a student’s mathematical proficiency and fosters critical thinking skills.

In this interactive activity students are shown a 4-digit number and asked to either write it in expanded form, word form, base ten form, or standard form. Each of these variances assists students in really understanding the place value of 4-digit numbers, allowing for a solid understanding of reading and writing these numbers.

Expanded Form vs Standard Form

Expanded form and standard form are two different ways of representing numbers, each serving distinct purposes in mathematics. Standard form condenses a number into a simplified and concise expression, typically presented as a numeral with its associated place values. This format is efficient for quick reference and calculations.

On the other hand, expanded form breaks down a number into the sum of its individual place values, providing a more detailed and explicit representation. It is especially useful for educational purposes as it helps students grasp the concept of place value and the composition of a number. In essence, standard form streamlines numerical expressions, while expanded form provides a more granular understanding, making them both valuable tools depending on the context and mathematical objectives.

Download and Play Today

Students will require a ‘show me’ board for this game! Use the dropdown menu to choose between the PowerPoint version or the Google Slides version.

This teaching resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.A.2

Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.

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