Exploring the Value of Zero in Place Value

Mrs. Kate narrates a story about Zero, a number who feels worthless because she sees herself as empty. Zero tries to change herself to fit in with other numbers but realizes her true value lies in being open and helping others count more. Through self-discovery, Zero learns that every number has value, and she contributes to counting in a new way, bringing more value to everyone.

What does Zero see when she looks at herself?

• A strong figure

• A hole in her center

• Multiple colors

• A square shape

Why does Zero feel she has no value?

• Because she is empty inside

• Because she can't count

• Because she is round

• Because she is different

What did Zero try to do to be like number one?

• Spin around

• Twist and turn

• Jump and run

• Stretch and straighten

What realization did Zero come to after trying to mimic eight and nine?

• She could only be herself

• She needed to be smaller

• She could become any number

• She was better than others

What did Zero decide to do to gain value among the numbers?

• Change her shape again

• Learn new skills

• Leave the other numbers

• Impress them with a stunt

What did Seven say counts the most?

• Outer appearance

• The number's size

• The ability to count

• What's inside

What new method did Zero propose for counting?

• Counting in silence

• Skipping numbers

• Counting backwards

• Helping each other

What was the result of Zero's new counting method?

• They stopped counting

• They counted less

• They counted more

• They counted the same

How did Zero feel about herself at the end of the story?

• Confused

• Whole

• Angry

• Sad

Where does the narrator suggest finding more about the story?

• In a museum

• Online

• In a school textbook

• At a local library