Learning about Roman Numerals

In this lesson, students will learn about Roman Numerals.

First, you will copy the worksheet I have included in this lesson.

Then, you will explain to the students about the different Roman Numerals.

I = 1 V = 5 X = 10 L = 50

C = 100 D = 500 M = 1,000

You will also explain that when you place a smaller number in front of a larger number, you will subtract.

For Example: IV = 4

If you place a larger number in front of the smaller number, you will add.

For example: VI = 6

After that, you will write examples on the board so that the students will know how to solve the problems in their worksheet.

Examples:

XII = _______ IV = ______

XV = ________ LC = ______

After you explain the examples, then you will pass out the worksheets to have them work independently. Worksheet - Roman Numerals

Directions: Write the numbers that stand for the following Roman Numerals.

1. V =

2. Xl =

3. C =

4. XV =

5. LC =

6. D =

7. L =

8. XLC =

9. M =

10. CL =

11. MMMLC =

12. XLIV =

13. XXXV =

14. MCML =

15. XXMML =

16. MD =

17. DDCL =

18. XXV =

19. DCL =

20. IV = Answer Sheet

1. V = 5

2. Xl = 11

3. C = 100

4. XV = 15

5. LC = 50

6. D = 500

7. L = 50

8. XLC = 40

9. M = 1,000

10. CL = 150

11. MMMLC = 3,050

12. XLIV = 44

13. XXXV = 35

14. MCML = 1,950

15. XXMML = 2,030

16. MD = 1,500

17. DDCL = 1,150

18. XXV = 25

19. DCL = 650

20. IV = 4

Each question receives five points.

100 to 90 = A

89 to 80 = B

79 to 70 = C

69 to 60 = D

Below 60 = F