Introduction
Numbers are a part of everything that we do. There are large numbers and small numbers, and even numbers that represent values less than one. Place value shows us that the location of the digit in the number determines the value of that number. This webquest will help you to determine the values of each position in a number.
Task
Today, you will be working through a webquest to demonstrate your skills in determining the value of a number. You will visit several web sites to help you learn the importance of position, and other sites will allow you to practice determining place value. When you are done, you will be an expert at determining place value and its value. Enjoy your journey!
Process
1. First, visit the site, My Place, to learn how position in a race and a number is important. 2. Next, complete the tutorial, Understanding Place Value, to help you understand place value better.3. Ready for a game? Click on Starmatica to play this game. Be careful, because sometimes when you place a number, if it isn't exactly on the correct tray, it may change a neighboring number. This is why it is important to check your work. Play this game until you have at least three correct numbers.4. Now practice reading place value in word form. Visit the site Finding Place Values to write a number from words.5. Let's practice reading decimals. Complete this Matching Game to practice reading decimals with the correct place value.6. Time for a game! Play Decimals of the Caribbean to practice identifying numbers with decimals. Have the teacher record your final score.7. Now, complete the problems at the bottom of your worksheet. Congratulations! You have completed your quest!8. If you finish in time, visit MathPlay.com to play decimal games.
Evaluation
Your grade for today will be based on your participation in each activity and your answers on the worksheet you were provided.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this Place Vale adventure! :)