What Are Place Values?
Every digit in a number has a special place and value!
Place value helps us understand that the position of a digit in a number determines its value.
For example, the "3" in 35 means 3 tens (30), while the "3" in 53 means 3 ones (just 3).
Understanding Place Values
1️⃣ Ones place: The rightmost digit (1-9)
2️⃣ Tens place: The middle digit (10-90)
3️⃣ Hundreds place: The leftmost digit (100-900)
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Build the Number
What number has 4 hundreds, 2 tens, and 7 ones?
Hundreds
Tens
Ones
Now, write the complete number:
Example 2: Find the Digit Value
In the number 528, what is the value of each digit?
5 is in the
place
Value: ?
2 is in the
place
Value: ?
8 is in the
place
Value: ?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects: Group small items (beans, buttons) into tens and hundreds to visually demonstrate place values.
- Play place value games: Create a "number detective" game where your child identifies digits in different places.
- Connect to money: Use dollars (hundreds), dimes (tens), and pennies (ones) to show real-world place value applications.