What is Place Value?
Numbers are like building blocks!
Every digit in a number has a special place that tells us its value. The number 342 isn't just 3-4-2 -
it's 3 hundreds, 4 tens, and 2 ones! Let's explore how this works with fun models.
Understanding Hundreds, Tens, and Ones
1️⃣ Hundreds are the big blocks (100 cubes)
2️⃣ Tens are the medium rods (10 sticks)
3️⃣ Ones are the small cubes (single blocks)
Let's Play with Place Value!
Example 1: Build the Number 157
Hundreds
1
Tens
5
Ones
7
Click the blocks below to see how 157 is built:
100
10 x 5
1 x 7
See how 1 hundred + 5 tens + 7 ones = 157!
Example 2: What's the Number?
100 x 2
10 x 3
1 x 8
Can you figure out what number this shows?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use household items: Count cereal pieces in groups of 10 (tens) and 100 (hundreds) to make learning hands-on.
- Play store: Use play money (dollars = hundreds, dimes = tens, pennies = ones) to reinforce place value concepts.
- Make it visual: Draw place value charts on sidewalks with chalk or create a giant chart on poster paper.