Understanding Expanded Notation and Partial Sums

Understanding Expanded Notation and Partial Sums

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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This video tutorial teaches the partial sums method for solving addition problems. It explains how to break down numbers into expanded notation and add each part separately before combining them for the total sum. The method is demonstrated with examples, including adding 729 and 243, and calculating the total miles traveled by Natalie. The partial sums method is highlighted as a useful strategy for checking work and solving problems mentally.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expanded notation of the number 2086?

2000 + 80 + 6

208 + 6

200 + 800 + 6

20 + 86

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the partial sums method, what is the first step when adding 729 and 243?

Add the hundreds place first

Add the ones place first

Add the tens place first

Add all numbers together at once

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the partial sum of the tens place when adding 729 and 243?

40

60

50

70

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the partial sums method useful?

It helps in checking your work

It is the only method for addition

It is faster than other methods

It is used only for subtraction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many miles did Natalie travel in total?

2,049 miles

1,900 miles

1,500 miles

2,000 miles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the partial sum of the hundreds place when adding 1,367 and 682?

1,000

900

800

700

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final sum when adding 1,900, 140, and 9?

2,049

2,000

2,040

2,100

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expanded form of 1,367?

1,300 + 60 + 7

1,000 + 600 + 70

1,000 + 300 + 70

1,000 + 300 + 60 + 7

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using the partial sums method?

To multiply numbers quickly

To divide numbers accurately

To make subtraction easier

To simplify addition by breaking numbers into parts