Place Value Game 5: Build the Biggest Number
California Common Core State Standards - Mathematics
- 1.NBT.B.3 Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <.
- 1.NBT.B.2.b The numbers from 11 to 19 are composed of a ten and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine ones.
English Language Development Standards
- ELD.PI.1.1.Em Contribute to conversations and express ideas by asking and answering yes-no and wh- questions and responding using gestures, words, and simple phrases.
- ELD.PI.1.1.Ex Contribute to class, group, and partner discussions by listening attentively, following turn-taking rules, and asking and answering questions.
Place Value Game 5: Build the Biggest Number
Build the Biggest Number is a competitive and hands-on card game designed to strengthen first graders' place value skills and understanding of two-digit numbers. Players draw two cards and arrange them to form the largest possible number, practicing strategic thinking and numerical comparison. This game aligns with Common Core Math Standard 1.NBT.3 by encouraging students to compare two-digit numbers and determine their value based on the tens and ones places. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports include optional number lines or place value mats to aid visual and kinesthetic learners. For English learners, sentence frames like, “My number is __ because I placed __ in the tens place and __ in the ones place” help build mathematical language proficiency. Build the Biggest Number combines friendly competition with key math concepts, fostering confidence and enthusiasm for learning.