Exploring Place Value and Problem-Solving in Go Math

What is the first step in solving a comparison problem?

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger number

• Add the two numbers together

• Divide the larger number by the smaller number

• Multiply the two numbers

Why is estimating considered important when solving math problems?

• It replaces the need for exact calculation

• It is only used when the exact answer is not needed

• It helps to check the reasonableness of the answer

• It makes the problem harder

What does a comparison of 'greater than' indicate in math problems?

• The first number is less than the second number

• None of the above

• The first number is equal to the second number

• The first number is more than the second number

How can you identify the place value of a digit in a number?

• By dividing the number by that digit

• By its position in the number

• By subtracting it from the number

• By adding it to the number

What is the correct way to check your work in math problems?

• Guessing the answer

• Ignoring mistakes

• Re-doing the problem

• Asking a friend

What strategy can be used to solve a subtraction problem?

• Addition

• Regrouping

• Multiplication

• Division

How do you determine which number is the greatest in a set?

• By subtracting each number from the largest known number

• By comparing each number's place value

• By finding the number with the most digits

• By adding all the numbers together

What is the significance of the ones place in a number?

• It indicates the number of zeros in the number

• It determines the number's value in the thousands

• It has no significance

• It determines the smallest unit of the number

In constructing a number, what does the digit in the thousands place represent?

• The base value of the number

• The number of hundreds

• The number of tens

• The highest value of the number

What is a practical approach to solving word problems in math?

• Guessing based on the question

• Understanding the concept and applying it

• Memorizing the answers

• Ignoring the problem