Exploring Place Value with Base Ten Blocks

The video tutorial explains how to use base 10 blocks to understand place value positions. It covers the representation of numbers using cubes, rods, and blocks, and provides examples to illustrate the concepts. The tutorial also offers shortcuts for solving problems and tips for homework, emphasizing the importance of understanding mathematical translations and operations.

What does a single cube represent in base 10 blocks?

• 10

• 100

• 1

• 1000

How many small cubes are stacked to form a long rod?

• 15

• 10

• 5

• 20

How many rods are needed to form a 100 block?

• 20

• 5

• 10

• 15

How many 100 blocks are stacked to form a 1000 block?

• 10

• 5

• 15

• 20

In Example 1, what is 200 equal to in terms of 10 times as much?

• 2

• 20

• 200

• 2000

What is the mathematical translation of the word 'is'?

• times

• minus

• equal to

• plus

In Example 2, what is 30 one-tenth of?

• 300

• 30

• 3

• 3000

What does the word 'of' translate to in math?

• plus

• minus

• equal to

• times

What is the quick shortcut for finding 200 divided by 10?

• 2

• 200

• 10

• 20

What is the quick shortcut for finding 30 multiplied by 10?

• 300

• 30

• 3

• 3000