Display Title
Definition--Place Value Concepts--Hundred Thousands Place
Display Title
Hundred Thousands Place
Topic
Place Value
Definition
The hundred thousands place is the sixth position from to the left of the decimal point, representing 100,000 or 105.
Description
The hundred thousands place is an important position in the base ten number system, representing 100,000 or 105. Understanding this place value is essential for working with large numbers, such as those encountered in financial data and population statistics. For example, the population of a city might be expressed in hundreds of thousands.
In real-world applications, the hundred thousands place is used in financial statements, data analysis, and scientific calculations. It helps in understanding the magnitude of large numbers and making accurate calculations.
In algebra, the hundred thousands place helps students understand the concept of large numbers and their operations. It is important for solving problems involving large numbers and scientific notation.
Teaching the hundred thousands place is relevant to math education because it helps students grasp the magnitude of large numbers and their significance in various contexts. It also prepares them for advanced mathematical concepts involving large numbers.
Teacher's Script: "Let's look at the number 456,789. The digit 4 is in the hundred thousands place, meaning it represents 400,000 or 4 × 105."
For a complete collection of terms related to Place Value click on this link: Place Value Collection
| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.NBT.B.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.NBT.C.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.4 |
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| Grade Range | 1 - 4 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Arithmetic • Numbers and Patterns • Place Value |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Keywords | place value |
