This video tutorial from Minity Maths introduces decimal place value, explaining how the position of a digit within a number determines its value. It compares whole number place values with decimal place values, highlighting the addition of 'THS' for decimals. The video demonstrates breaking down decimal numbers into whole and fractional parts and uses a place value chart to illustrate this concept. It also shows how decimals can be expressed as fractions. The tutorial concludes with practice questions to reinforce learning.

What does place value refer to in a number?

• The value of a digit based on its position

• The number of digits in a number

• The size of the digit

• The color of the digit

Which of the following is a decimal place value heading?

• Tens

• Tenths

• Hundreds

• Ones

How are decimal place values different from whole number place values?

• They are the same

• They are smaller

• They are larger

• They have a 'THS' at the end

What is the whole number part of 23.564?

• 0.23

• 564

• 0.564

• 23

What is the fractional part of the number 23.564?

• 0.564

• 0.23

• 23

• 564

In the number 5.613, what is the value of the digit 6?

• Six hundredths

• Six thousandths

• Six tenths

• Six

How can the decimal 0.01 be expressed as a fraction?

• One tenth

• One hundredth

• One thousandth

• One

What is the relationship between place value names and fractions?

• Place value names correspond to fractions

• Place value names are larger

• Fractions are larger

• They are unrelated