Display Title
Definition--Place Value Concepts--Hundredths Place
Display Title
Hundredths Place
Topic
Place Value
Definition
The hundredths place is the second position to the right of the decimal point, representing 10−2 or one hundredth.
Description
The hundredths place is a significant position in the decimal number system, representing one hundredth or 10−2 . Understanding this place value is essential for working with small numbers, such as those encountered in financial calculations and scientific measurements. For example, in the number 0.45, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place, representing 0.05.
In real-world applications, the hundredths place is used in financial transactions, data analysis, and scientific calculations. It helps in understanding the precision of small numbers and making accurate calculations.
In algebra, the hundredths 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 hundredths 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 0.56. The digit 6 is in the hundredths place, meaning it represents 0.06 or 6 × 10−2 ."
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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, hundredths |
