Understanding Place Value

This video tutorial explains the concept of place value, which is the value of each digit in a number based on its position. It introduces the base-10 number system, highlighting that each digit's position determines its value. The video uses examples and animations to show how the same digit can represent different values, such as 5 and 500. It also explains how to use place value headings like units, tens, hundreds, and thousands to understand numbers better. The tutorial concludes with practice questions to reinforce learning.

What is meant by place value?

How does the position of a digit within a number affect its value?

Explain how the number system is based on the power of 10.

What are the place value headings for the number 2425?

How can a grid help in understanding place value?