Understanding Place Value
Every digit in a number has its own special value based on its position!
Whether a digit is in the ones, tens, hundreds, or thousands place changes how much it's worth. Let's learn to find the value of underlined digits in numbers up to 9999.
How to Find the Value
1️⃣ Identify the place of the underlined digit (ones, tens, hundreds, or thousands)
2️⃣ Multiply the digit by its place value (1, 10, 100, or 1000)
3️⃣ That's your answer! The value of the underlined digit
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: What is the value of the underlined digit?
3
7
4
9
Thousands
Hundreds
Tens
Ones
Example 2: What is the value of the underlined digit?
8
2
5
1
Thousands
Hundreds
Tens
Ones
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real money to demonstrate place value - pennies (ones), dimes (tens), dollars (hundreds), and ten-dollar bills (thousands).
- Play "Digit Detective" - write numbers and take turns underlining digits to find their values.
- Create a place value chart with your child using sticky notes that can be moved around to show how digit position affects value.