Learning Activity

Less Than/Greater Than Hollabaloo

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

4

Overview

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Gap Project.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

MA19.4.8

Use place value understanding to compare two multi-digit numbers using >, =, and < symbols.

Unpacked Content

UP:MA19.4.8

Vocabulary

  • Place value
  • Compare
  • Multi-digit

Knowledge

Students know:
  • the relationship among positions of digits in a number and place value.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Compare numbers using place value understanding.
  • Use , or = symbols to record the comparison.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • place value strategies can be used for comparing and ordering numbers.

Phase

After/Explain/Elaborate
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Students will demonstrate how to compare two multi-digit numbers using hand movements representing greater than, less than, and equal to symbols.

Activity Details

This learning activity will be best if used after teaching a lesson on how to compare multi-digit numbers or after a review on comparing multi-digit numbers.

Visit the GoNoodle Website and show the students the following video:  Hollabaloo: Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To.  Allow the students to stand beside their desks and sing along with the video while using the hand movements.  

After viewing the video, show the Google Slides presentation (whole group) and have students demonstrate their knowledge of greater than, less than, and equal to, using the newly learned hand movements to represent comparison symbols. 

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate the correct hand movements that represent greater than, less than, and equal to symbols learned in the GoNoodle video during the whole group Google Slides activity.

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

The teacher will need a computer with internet access, a projector, and speakers. The teacher will need to sign up for a free GoNoodle account prior to watching the video.

Digital Tools / Resources

https://app.gonoodle.com/channels/blazer-fresh/hollabaloo?s=Channel&t=Blazer%20…

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

mgsaboyd
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