3.1

The student will

a)   read and write six-digit numerals and identify the place value and value of each digit;

b)   round whole numbers, 9,999 or less, to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand; and

 c)   compare two whole numbers between 0 and 9,999, using symbols (>, <, or = ) and words (greater than, less than, or equal to).

Essential Knowledge and Skills  (Full Curriculum Framework for this SOL)

  • Investigate and identify the place and value for each digit in a six-digit numeral, using Base-10 manipulatives (e.g., Base-10 blocks).
  • Use the patterns in the place value system to read and write numbers.
  • Read six-digit numerals orally.
  • Write six-digit numerals that are stated verbally or written in words.
  • Round a given whole number, 9,999 or less, to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand.
  • Solve problems, using rounding of numbers, 9,999 or less, to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand.
  • Determine which of two whole numbers between 0 and 9,999 is greater.
  • Determine which of two whole numbers between 0 and 9,999 is less.
  • Compare two whole numbers between 0 and 9,999, using the symbols >, <, or =.
  • Use the terms greater than, less than, and equal to when comparing two whole numbers.

Textbook Correlation

 SOL Grade Lesson(s) Notes
3.1a 3 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4  
3.1b 3 5-1, 5-2 May need "mountain climber" model or rounding rhyme
3.1c 3 5-3 Need supplemental material

Rounding Rhyme: Find your digit, look next door: Five or higher, add one more; Four or less, let it rest.

On-Line Games and Practice

funbrain.com: Place Value Puzzler
Given a number, click on the place value

gamequarium.com: Place Value Games
Over 30 games to choose from

webmath.com: Place Value of a Number
Type in a number, and click on a specific digit, and it will explain the place value

education.jlab.org: Place Value Game
Make the largest number possible, given one digit at a time

toonuniversity.com: Place Value to the Thousands Place
Game only goes to thousands place

mrnussbaum.com: Place Value Pirates
Given a number, click on the place asked for

abcya.com: Place Value Shoot-Out
Given a number written in words, write with digits (with commas, when needed)

quia.com: Place Value Playoff
Match standard form to expanded form

webmath.com: How to Round a Number
Students type in a number, choose what place to round it to, the site rounds the number and gives an explanation of the answer

aaamath.com: Rounding Numbers
Mini-explanation on rounding; on-line practice included

softschools.com: Rounding Numbers Game
Practice rounding to the nearest ten, hundred or thousand

aplusmath.com: Rounding Flashcards
Given a flashcard with a number on it, student must round to the given place (tens or hundreds)

funbrain.com: Place Value Puzzle
Choose from 4 levels of difficulty of place values and rounding

mrnussbaum.com: Who Wants to be a Mathionaire?
Rounding game in the style of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

mrnussbaum.com: Half Court Rounding
3 skill levels (3-pointer uses decimals); can be one player or two

janbrett.com: Seashell Rounding
Given the number to round to the nearest 10, the 2 tens choices are given; good visual for students to see which 2 tens a number is between

toonuniversity.com: Comparing Numbers
Choose <, >, or = to compare 2 numbers

quia.com: Comparing Numbers
Choose <, >, or = from a drop down menu to compare 2 numbers

softschools.com: Comparing Numbers
Choose the range for students practice

aaa.math.com: More, Less or the Same
Comparing using the words more, less or the same

mrsbogucki.com: Compare It!
Practice comparing numbers, objects, or words using words only, symbols only, or both

crickweb.co.uk: Greater than or Less than?
Choose the red button for numbers to 1,000 or the orange button for numbers to 10,000

beaconlearningcenter.com: Alligator Lunch
Power point that explains symbols (very cute)

bbc.co.uk: Comparing Numbers
Three levels available

mrnussbaum.com: Genius Boxing
Box with some of history's great math minds such as Einstein, Copernicus, Galileo, Bill Gates and more to achieve universal math supremac

Teacher Reference:

School Health Initiative Project: Place Value Fitness
Students practice whole number and decimal number place values while participating in physical activity.

School Health Initiative Project: Rounding Tag
Students practice rounding numbers while participating in physical activity.

School Health Initiative Project: What's the Value
Students analyze a number and correctly identify the circled place value.

math.com: Place Value
Place value lesson including examples and worksheets

aaamath.com: Place Value Lessons
Lessons from 2 digits through decimals

sheppardsoftware.com: Place Value Made Easy
Power point explaining place value

mathwire.com: Place Value Activities
Place value activities to use in your classroom

education.com: Place Value Flip Book
Instructions to make a flip book

mathleague.com: Whole Number Basic Properties
Teacher explanations for many basic whole number terms

basic-mathematics.com: Rounding Whole Numbers
Explanations on rounding

math10.edcentre.ca: Rounding Whole Numbers
Explanations of rounding, worksheets included

enchantedlearning.com: Rounding Numbers
Great visual and explanation using a number line (you can’t print the worksheet without being a member, but you can see the explanation)

bbc.co.uk: Rounding and Estimating
Includes explanations, worksheets, and on-line practice

aaamath.com: Comparing Numbers
Includes 12 mini-lesson on specific comparing topics; each mini-lesson also include on-line practice

helpingwithmath.com: Comparing Numbers
Examples and explanations on comparing numbers

bbc.co.uk: Comparing Numbers
Includes 5 fact sheets (mini-lessons), games, pre-made worksheets, and quizzes

Free Worksheets:

superteacherworksheets.com: Place Value Worksheets
Several pre-made worksheets to choose from

math.about.com: Rounding Numbers
Pre-made rounding worksheets; decimals available on separate worksheets

homeschoolmath.net: Rounding Worksheets
Pre-made worksheets rounding through nearest thousand

softschools.com: Place Value Worksheets
Generate your own place value worksheets

firstschoolyears.com: Place Value
Several pre-made worksheets to choose from, some with base-10 blocks

cyber-sluthkids.com: Place Value Worksheets
Several pre-made worksheets to choose from

teach-nology.com: Place Value Worksheets
Several pre-made worksheets to choose from

mathslice.com: Place Value Worksheets
Generate your own worksheets, can include decimals and multiple choice answers

helpingwithmath.com: Place Value Charts
Charts from tens to billions place, some with base-10 blocks

theteacherscorner.net: Comparing Worksheets
Generate worksheets to compare numbers, many options to choose from

blackdog.net: Greater Than/Less Than Worksheets
Pre-made worksheets; can choose from single digit comparison to 4 digit comparison; 5 worksheet choices per topic

superkids.com: Comparing Values
Generate worksheets, choosing the maximum and minimum value

helpingwithmath.com: Numeracy Worksheets
Several to choose from including comparing numbers, rounding, place value, and factoring (Greatest Common Factor)