This unit was created for 4 - 6 grade. The goal of this unit is to deepen students understanding of mathematical concepts and become more familiar and comfortable with numbers. In addition to tackling challenging activities and proving theories.
Each Lesson contains reading notes, activities, SmartBoard files and links for additional information and activities.
Chapter 1
Robert meets the Number Devil in this chapter.
The Number Devil teacher Robert about infinite numbers, palindromes and a few math tricks.
CCSS: CC.6.NS4 Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
Chapter 1 Smart Board File
Chapter 1 Reading Notes
MathFlix - Palindromes Challenge
Chapter 2
In this chapter Robert learns about the most sophisticated number "zero", Roman Numerals, and hopping numbers
CCSS: CC.5NBT.1 and 2. Understands the place value system
Chapter 2 Smart Board Files
Chapter 2 Reading Notes
Roman Numeral Sheets
Roman Numeral War
Negative Positive Hop Scotch
Chapter 3
Robert wakes up in a cave! Division day brings on two kinds of numbers the "garden variety and prima donnas"
CCSS: CC.5.NF.7c Solve real-world problems involving division by non zero whole numbers
Chapter 3 Smart Board File
Chapter 3 Reading Notes
Looking for Patterns Lesson Plan Illuminations
MathFlix - The Number Devil Night 3 Math Sheet
Chapter 4
The fourth night introduces concepts such as the Pythagorean theorem and irrational numbers.
CCSS: CC.6.G.2 Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area and volume.
Chapter 4 Smart Board File
Chapter 4 Reading Notes
Chapter 5
The Number Devil introduces Robert to Coconut patterns! Triangular numbers and patterns
CCSS: CC.5.0A.3 Analyze patterns and relationships
Chapter 5 Smart Board File
Chapter 5 Reading Notes
MathFlix - The Number Devil Night 5 Triangular Numbers
Chapter 6
The sixth night the number devil introduces Robert to Fibonacci, a famous Italian mathematician of the 13th century.
CCSS: CC.5.0A.3 Analyze patterns and relationships
Chapter 6 Smart Board File
Chapter 6 Reading Notes
Chapter 7
On the seventh night of The Number Devil, Robert is introduced to Pascal's triangle.
CCSS: CC.5.0A.3 Analyze patterns and relationships
Chapter 7 Smart Board File
Chapter 7 Reading Notes
Chapter 8
The eighth night Robert is introduced to combinations and permutations.
CCSS: CC.5OA2 Write and interpret numerical expressions.
Chapter 8 Smart Board File
Chapter 8 Reading Notes
Chapter 9
Is it infinity or half of infinity? In the ninth night, the number devil submits the mind-boggling idea of infinity to young mathematicians.
CCSS: CC.5.NBT.1 Understand the place value system
Chapter 9 Smart Board File
Chapter 9 Reading Notes
Chapter 10
On the tenth night, Robert finds himself freezing in a snowy scene and exploring the golden ratio.
CCSS: CC.6RP.1 Understands ratio concepts and use of ratio reasoning to problem solve.
Chapter 10 Smart Board File
Chapter 10 Reading Notes
Chapter 11
On the eleventh night, the number devil helps Robert understand why all the cool tricks he has taught him really matter.
CCSS: CC.6.G.2 Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area and volume.
Chapter 11 Smart Board File
Chapter 11 Reading Notes
Chapter 12
Robert finally learns the number devil's true name, meets some amazing mathematicians and gains confidence in himself!
Chapter 12 Smart Board File
Chapter 12 Reading Notes
Each Lesson contains reading notes, activities, SmartBoard files and links for additional information and activities.
Chapter 1
Robert meets the Number Devil in this chapter.
The Number Devil teacher Robert about infinite numbers, palindromes and a few math tricks.
CCSS: CC.6.NS4 Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
Chapter 1 Smart Board File
Chapter 1 Reading Notes
MathFlix - Palindromes Challenge
Chapter 2
In this chapter Robert learns about the most sophisticated number "zero", Roman Numerals, and hopping numbers
CCSS: CC.5NBT.1 and 2. Understands the place value system
Chapter 2 Smart Board Files
Chapter 2 Reading Notes
Roman Numeral Sheets
Roman Numeral War
Negative Positive Hop Scotch
Chapter 3
Robert wakes up in a cave! Division day brings on two kinds of numbers the "garden variety and prima donnas"
CCSS: CC.5.NF.7c Solve real-world problems involving division by non zero whole numbers
Chapter 3 Smart Board File
Chapter 3 Reading Notes
Looking for Patterns Lesson Plan Illuminations
MathFlix - The Number Devil Night 3 Math Sheet
Chapter 4
The fourth night introduces concepts such as the Pythagorean theorem and irrational numbers.
CCSS: CC.6.G.2 Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area and volume.
Chapter 4 Smart Board File
Chapter 4 Reading Notes
Chapter 5
The Number Devil introduces Robert to Coconut patterns! Triangular numbers and patterns
CCSS: CC.5.0A.3 Analyze patterns and relationships
Chapter 5 Smart Board File
Chapter 5 Reading Notes
MathFlix - The Number Devil Night 5 Triangular Numbers
Chapter 6
The sixth night the number devil introduces Robert to Fibonacci, a famous Italian mathematician of the 13th century.
CCSS: CC.5.0A.3 Analyze patterns and relationships
Chapter 6 Smart Board File
Chapter 6 Reading Notes
Chapter 7
On the seventh night of The Number Devil, Robert is introduced to Pascal's triangle.
CCSS: CC.5.0A.3 Analyze patterns and relationships
Chapter 7 Smart Board File
Chapter 7 Reading Notes
Chapter 8
The eighth night Robert is introduced to combinations and permutations.
CCSS: CC.5OA2 Write and interpret numerical expressions.
Chapter 8 Smart Board File
Chapter 8 Reading Notes
Chapter 9
Is it infinity or half of infinity? In the ninth night, the number devil submits the mind-boggling idea of infinity to young mathematicians.
CCSS: CC.5.NBT.1 Understand the place value system
Chapter 9 Smart Board File
Chapter 9 Reading Notes
Chapter 10
On the tenth night, Robert finds himself freezing in a snowy scene and exploring the golden ratio.
CCSS: CC.6RP.1 Understands ratio concepts and use of ratio reasoning to problem solve.
Chapter 10 Smart Board File
Chapter 10 Reading Notes
Chapter 11
On the eleventh night, the number devil helps Robert understand why all the cool tricks he has taught him really matter.
CCSS: CC.6.G.2 Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area and volume.
Chapter 11 Smart Board File
Chapter 11 Reading Notes
Chapter 12
Robert finally learns the number devil's true name, meets some amazing mathematicians and gains confidence in himself!
Chapter 12 Smart Board File
Chapter 12 Reading Notes