Understand Place Value

3 sessions

Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.

4.NBT.A.1

Recognize that in a multi-digit whole number, a digit in one place represents ten times what it represents in the place to its right. For example, recognize that 700 ÷ 70 = 10 by applying concepts of place value and division.

4.NBT.A.2

Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.

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  • Use a place value chart to understand the value of each digit in a number.

  • Identify the value of a digit based on its position in a number.

  • Demonstrate how moving from one place-value position to the next greatest position changes the value of a digit by a multiple of ten.

  • Show that any number can be represented in different ways.

  • Use standard form, word form, and expanded form.

  • Read and write multi-digit whole numbers in standard from, word from, and expanded form.

  • Tell the value of each digit in a number.

  • Tell how the value of a digit changes when it moves one place to the left or right.

Vocabulary

period - a group of three places in a number, usually separated by commas. The first three periods are the ones period, thousands period and the million period.

standard form - the way a number is written with numerals.

word form - the way a number is written with words or said aloud.

expanded form - a way a number is written to show the place value of each digit. For example, 249 = 200 + 40 + 9.

digit - a symbol used to write numbers. The digits are 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.

place value - the value assigned to a digit based on its position in a number. For example, the 2 in 324 is in the tens place and has a value of 20.

Place value blocks | Math | 4th grade | Khan Academy

To Do:

iReady Teacher Assigned Lessons

  • Understand Place Value

  • Practice: Place Value

  • Practice: Place Value to Thousands

Student pages 5 - 14

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Comprehension Check: Understand Place Value Lesson 1