Understanding Place Value Concepts

Dr. Courtney Johnson from Johnson Learning Systems introduces place value, a key concept in third-grade math. The video covers composing and decomposing numbers using base 10 blocks, understanding place value charts, and using expanded form and notation. It also explains the use of objects and pictorial models to represent numbers, providing examples to reinforce learning.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Place Value

• Fractions

What does the standard 3.2a focus on?

• Understanding fractions

• Solving equations

• Learning multiplication tables

• Composing and decomposing numbers

What does it mean to compose a number?

• To multiply it

• To divide it

• To put it together

• To break it down

What is the purpose of using base 10 blocks?

• To learn multiplication

• To compose and decompose numbers

• To understand fractions

• To solve equations

What is the value of four tens in a place value chart?

• 4

• 4000

• 40

• 400

What is the value of two hundreds in a place value chart?

• 20000

• 2000

• 200

• 20

What is the value of five ten thousands in a place value chart?

• 5000

• 500

• 50000

• 500000

What is the value of three ones in a place value chart?

• 3

• 30

• 300

• 3000

What is the value of one thousand in a place value chart?

• 10

• 100

• 10000

• 1000

What is the value of four tens in a place value chart?

• 40

• 4000

• 4

• 400