Display Title
Definition--Place Value Concepts--Thousands Place
Display Title
Thousands Place
Topic
Place Value
Definition
The thousands place is the fourth position to the left of the decimal point, representing 1,000 or 103.
Description
The thousands place is a crucial position in the base ten number system, representing 1,000 or 103. Understanding this place value is essential for working with numbers in the thousands range. For example, in the number 5,678, the digit 5 is in the thousands place, representing 5,000.
In real-world applications, the thousands place is used in financial calculations, data analysis, and measurements. It helps in understanding the magnitude of numbers and making accurate calculations.
In algebra, the 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 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 5,678. The digit 5 is in the thousands place, meaning it represents 5,000 or 5 × 103."
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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 |
