Display Title
Definition--Place Value Concepts--Ten Thousands Place
Display Title
Ten Thousands Place
Topic
Place Value
Definition
The ten thousands place is the fifth position to the left of the decimal point, representing ten thousand or, 104.
Description
The ten thousands place is a significant position in the base ten number system, representing ten thousand or 104. Understanding this place value is essential for working with large numbers, such as those encountered in financial data and population statistics. For example, in the number 123,456,789, the digit 5 is in the ten thousands place, representing 50,000.
In real-world applications, the ten thousands place is used in financial statements, census data, and scientific calculations to accurately represent large quantities.
In algebra, acknowledging the role of the ten thousands place helps students work with larger numbers and understand their operations better.
Teaching the ten thousands place is relevant to math education because it enhances students' understanding of the number system and prepares them for advanced mathematical concepts involving increased numerical values.
Teacher's Script: "Let's look at the number 123,456,789. The digit 5 is in the ten thousands place, meaning it represents 50,000 or 2 × 104."
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 |
|---|---|
| Grade Range | 1 - 4 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Arithmetic • Numbers and Patterns • Place Value |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Keywords | place value |
