Place Value Chart

The video tutorial explains the concept of place value in the number system, which is based on the number 10 due to humans having 10 fingers. It describes how each digit in a number has a different value depending on its position, using a place value chart. The tutorial covers the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands places, providing examples to illustrate how the value of a digit is determined by multiplying it by its place value. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key concepts learned about place values and the place value chart.

Why is our number system based on the number 10?

• Because humans have 10 fingers.

• Because 10 is the largest single-digit number.

• Because 10 is the first double-digit number.

• Because 10 is a prime number.

What is the value of a digit in the ones place?

• The digit multiplied by 1000

• The digit multiplied by 10

• The digit multiplied by 100

• The digit itself

If the digit 5 is in the tens place, what is its value?

• 5000

• 5

• 50

• 500

What is the value of the hundreds place?

• 100

• 10

• 1000

• 10000

If the digit 2 is in the thousands place, what is its value?

• 200

• 2000

• 20000

• 200000