Understanding Place Value (INTERVENTION ROUND #2)

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What is place value?

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Place value is the value of a digit based on its position in a number. For example, in the number 345, the digit 3 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 300.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does rounding to the nearest hundredth mean?

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Rounding to the nearest hundredth means adjusting a number to two decimal places. If the third decimal place is 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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The product is 500.

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How do you write a decimal in word form?

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To write a decimal in word form, say the whole number, then 'and', followed by the fractional part as a fraction. For example, 8.026 is 'Eight and twenty-six thousandths'.

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What is standard form in mathematics?

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Standard form is a way of writing numbers using digits. For example, the number 'eight and fifty-nine hundredths' is written as 8.59.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 7,482?

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The value of the digit 7 in the number 7,482 is 7,000, because it is in the thousands place.

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How do you identify the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 3.4, the digit 4 is in the tenths place.

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What is the difference between hundredths and thousandths?

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Hundredths are two places to the right of the decimal point (0.01), while thousandths are three places to the right (0.001).

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.