Why does the value of a digit change based on its position in a number?
Students critically analyze the structure of our number system and the role of place value.
Responsibility: Students understand the importance of accuracy in representing and interpreting numbers, especially in contexts like money.
Real-World Application: Using the concept of place value in practical situations, such as financial transactions, to demonstrate understanding.
How can we determine the value of a digit in a given position?
In what ways does place value affect our understanding and use of money?
How would our number system change if we didn't use place value?
Students will explain the concept of place value and its importance in our number system.
Students will demonstrate the ability to calculate the value of digits in various positions within multi-digit numbers.
Students will apply their understanding of place value to real-life situations involving money.
5.NBT.A.1 Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.
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