Mathematics, Numbers and Numerations

Grade 1- 3

Objective

Children learn to write numbers in expanded form using words only, numbers only, and numbers and words.

Directions

Expanded Form	Standard Form
Words Only	Numbers & Words	Numbers Only	Standard
two hundred fifty three thousand, four hundred twelve	2 hundred 2 thousands 5 ten thousands 3 thousands 4 hundreds 1 ten 2 ones	200,000 50,000 3,000 400 10 2 (or) 200,000 + 50,000+ 3,000 + 400 + 10+ 2	253,412

Teaching the Lesson
Before beginning the work sheets, ask the children for another way to write the number 27. Show the children that 27 is the same as 2 tens 7 ones or 20 + 7 (or 27)
Have the children practice writing different 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-digit numbers using the expanded form.
Go over the work sheets with the children. Remind the children to refer to the chart for help if needed.
Learning Tip
Make a photocopy of the chart for each student to keep as a reference tool.

Resources

• 3 dice for each child
• poster of the following math vocabulary chart
• Expanded Form activity sheets
• pencils