For the past few weeks, P4S have been learning about place value – the basic foundation of mathematics on top of which all other concepts are built! Understanding place value is crucial for grasping more advanced math concepts. The key things they have been learning are:
- Value of Digits: Be able to explain how the value of a digit changes with its place. For example, in the number 6,789, the digit 6 represents 6,000, while in 678, it represents 600.
- Reading and Writing Numbers: Read and write numbers within the 1,000s.
- Expanded Form: Write numbers in expanded form to show the value of each digit. For instance, 4,582 can be written as 4,000 + 500 + 80 + 2.
- Comparing Numbers: Compare and order numbers within 1,000s. Understand terms like greater than, less than, and equal to, and use place value to determine which numbers are bigger or smaller.
- Rounding Numbers: Round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand. This involves understanding which place value to round to and applying rounding rules.
