This resource is from Tools4NCTeachers.In this lesson, students develop an understanding of place value by using arrow cards.  The focus of this lesson is on writing numbers using expanded form.Arrow cards are place value cards with an "arrow" or point on the right side.  Students can organize the cards to represent numbers in expanded notation. OR, they can overlap cards and (lining up the arrows) to form multi-digit numbers. Printable arrow cards are provided with this resource.. 

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In this lesson, students develop an understanding of decomposing numbers to add using arrow cards. Students will connect this strategy to the number line.

This resource is from Tools4NCTeachers.In this lesson, small groups of students play a game where they spin 3-digit numbers, build them using arrow cards, and compare the numbers.  Several extension activities and math centers are shared in this lesson. 

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"Perceptual subitizing" is instantly knowing an amount without counting each individual item. These perceptual subitizing cards can be used with Numbers Talks, games, or as a quick warm-up at the beginning of a lesson.

This resource is from Tools4NCTeachers. In this lesson, small groups of students play a game where they spin 3-digit numbers, build them using arrow cards, and compare the numbers.  Several extension activities and math centers are shared in this lesson. 

This resource is part of Tools4NCTeachers.

Arrow cards are a great tool for developing an understanding of place value! In this lesson, students explore making numbers with place value materials and arrow cards. The develop the concept that the digits of a number represent amounts of tens and ones.