Hands-on Learning

Students in Mrs. Walker's 3/4 class at Deseronto Public School are learning how to compare and order numbers. They began by deconstructing the learning goal to understand what will be focusing on during their math lesson. 

One way to explore numbers is by using a number line. The task was to order a set of numbers on a number line and compare which sets of numbers were larger or smaller. Students were also expected to explain their mathematical thinking when sharing their responses.

As a follow up lesson, students participated in a Place Value game in which students turned over 3 random numbers and organized them on the place value chart. When these numbers were correctly added up, the students with the highest number received a point. Team work, collaboration and problem solving were necessary skills to support their mathematical thinking. 

At the end of this lesson, students were asked to fill out an "exit card" in which the classroom teachers will use the information elicited by students to identify next steps for lesson planning.