Display Title
Definition--Place Value Concepts--Ten Thousandths Place
Display Title
Ten Thousandths Place
Topic
Place Value
Definition
The ten thousandths place is the fourth position to the right of the decimal point, representing one ten-thousandth or 10−4.
Description
The ten thousandths place is a crucial position in the decimal number system, representing one ten-thousandth or 10−4. Understanding this place value is essential for working with very small numbers in science and finance. For example, in the number 0.1234, the digit 3 is in the ten thousandths place, representing 0.0003.
In real-world applications, the ten thousandths place is frequently used in precision measurements, scientific calculations, and financial data where minute values are significant.
In algebra, recognizing the importance of the ten thousandths place aids students in understanding decimal operations and precise calculations.
Teaching the ten thousandths place is relevant to math education because it helps students appreciate the precision necessary in various contexts, preparing them for advanced studies involving small numerical values.
Teacher's Script: "Let's examine the number 0.05678. The digit 7 is in the ten thousandths place, meaning it represents 0.0007 or 7 × 10−4."
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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 |
