Display Title
Definition--Place Value Concepts--Thousandths Place
Display Title
Thousandths Place
Topic
Place Value
Definition
The thousandths place is the third position to the right of the decimal point, representing one thousandth or 10−3.
Description
The thousandths place is a significant position in the decimal number system, representing one thousandth or 10−3. 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 0.456, the digit 6 is in the thousandths place, representing 0.006.
In real-world applications, the thousandths 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 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 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 0.789. The digit 9 is in the thousandths place, meaning it represents 0.009 or 9 × 10−3."
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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, thousandths |
