Finding the Value of a Digit in the Thousandths Place

This lesson teaches how to determine the value of digits in both whole numbers and decimals using a place value chart. It explains the significance of each digit's position and how to calculate its value by multiplying the digit by its place value. The video covers common misconceptions about decimal points and demonstrates how decimal place values extend beyond the one's place. Examples are provided to illustrate the calculation of values in tenths, hundredths, and thousandths places. The lesson concludes by reinforcing the understanding of place value in both whole numbers and decimals.

What is the value of the digit 5 in the millionth place of the number 5,555,555 and 55 hundredths?

• 5,000,000

• 5,000

• 500,000

• 50,000

Which of the following statements is true about the decimal point?

• It is only used in whole numbers.

• It separates whole numbers from decimal numbers.

• It is not necessary in decimal numbers.

• It is always visible in numbers.

How does the hundredths place compare to the tenths place in terms of position?

• It is one position to the right.

• It is two positions to the right.

• It is the same position.

• It is one position to the left.

In the number 873 thousandths, what is the value of the digit in the tenths place?

• 9 tenths

• 3 tenths

• 7 tenths

• 8 tenths

What is the value of the last digit in the number 5,555,555 and 555 thousandths?

• 5 hundredths

• 5 millionths

• 5 thousandths

• 5 tenths