What is Place Value?

What is Place Value?

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Did you know numbers have place values? This tutorial introduces you to the term place value and shows you some of the most seen place values. Take a look!

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Background Tutorials

  • Rational Number Definitions

      • What is a Terminating Decimal?What is a Terminating Decimal?

      What is a Terminating Decimal?

      A terminating decimal is a decimal that ends. It's a decimal with a finite number of digits. Did you know that all terminating decimals can be rewritten as fractions? Watch this tutorial to learn about terminating decimals and see some examples!

  • Fractions

      • What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      Numerators and denominators are the key ingredients that make fractions, so if you want to work with fractions, you have to know what numerators and denominators are. Lucky for you, this tutorial will teach you some great tricks for remembering what numerators and denominators are all about.

  • Representing Decimals

      • What are Decimals?What are Decimals?

      What are Decimals?

      Have you ever looked at the price of something? It's usually given as a decimal! Decimals are a very helpful part of math and can be found in may places in the real world. Watch this tutorial to learn all about decimals!

Further Exploration

  • Estimation and Rounding

      • How Do You Round a Decimal to a Given Place Value?How Do You Round a Decimal to a Given Place Value?

      How Do You Round a Decimal to a Given Place Value?

      Sometimes, decimals are so long that you need a way to estimate the value of the decimal. Other times, you may only need a certain amount of exactness to get your answer. This is where rounding decimals to a chosen place can be very helpful! Watch this tutorial to learn how to round a decimal to a chosen place.