Understanding Place Value Concepts

This video tutorial explains the concept of place value tables or charts, which help in clearly identifying the value of each digit in a number. The video walks through an example of writing the number 60,229 using a place value chart, detailing the number of ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the format and purpose of place value charts, providing a clear and structured approach to breaking down numbers.

What is the main purpose of a place value table?

• To clearly show the value of each digit in a number

• To subtract large numbers

• To multiply large numbers

• To add large numbers

In the number 60,229, which digit is in the ten thousands place?

• 9

• 6

• 2

• 0

How many thousands are there in the number 60,229?

• 0

• 9

• 2

• 6

What should you do before the instructor solves the problem with you?

• Pause the video and try it yourself

• Skip to the end of the video

• Look up the answer online

• Ask a friend for help

Which place value is directly to the right of the ten thousands place?

• Ones

• Hundreds

• Tens

• Thousands

How many hundreds are there in the number 60,229?

• 9

• 0

• 2

• 6

What is the value of the digit in the tens place in the number 60,229?

• 2

• 9

• 0

• 6

How many ones are there in the number 60,229?

• 9

• 2

• 6

• 0

What is the main takeaway from the video?

• Learning to subtract numbers

• Memorizing large numbers

• Getting comfortable with place value charts

• Understanding how to add numbers

What does a place value chart help you do?

• Write essays

• Solve algebra problems

• Clearly write out the value of each digit in a number

• Draw geometric shapes