Display Title
Definition--Place Value Concepts--Hundred Thousandths Place
Display Title
Hundred Thousandths Place
Topic
Place Value
Definition
The hundred thousandths place is the fifth position to the left of the decimal point, representing 10−5 or one hundred thousandth.
Description
The hundred thousandths place is a significant position in the decimal number system, representing one hundred thousandth or 10−5. Understanding this place value is essential for working with very small numbers, such as those encountered in scientific measurements and data analysis. For example, a measurement might be expressed in hundred thousandths of a meter.
In real-world applications, the hundred thousandths place is used in scientific calculations, engineering measurements, and financial data. It helps in understanding the precision of small numbers and making accurate calculations.
In algebra, the hundred thousandths place helps students understand the concept of small numbers and their operations. It is important for solving problems involving small numbers and scientific notation.
Teaching the hundred thousandths place is relevant to math education because it helps students grasp the precision of small numbers and their significance in various contexts. It also prepares them for advanced mathematical concepts involving small numbers.
Teacher's Script: "Let's look at the number 0.00045. The digit 5 is in the hundred thousandths place, meaning it represents 5 × 10−5."
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| 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 |
