Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Place Value: Writing a Number in Expanded Form

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

4

Overview

To make the "expanded" form of a number, break it down to its ones, tens, hundreds, and other place values. Understanding how to break numbers down assist students in understanding various problem-solving strategies. This resource provides videos and practice problems that explore this skill.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

    MA19.4.7

    Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using standard form, word form, and expanded form.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.4.7

    Vocabulary

    • Base-ten numerals
    • Expanded form
    • Expanded notation
    • Standard form
    • Word form
    • Place value
    • Thousands period
    • Ones period

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • the relationship among places in a number and place values.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Read numbers 1 to 1,000,000 based on place value understanding.
    • Write numbers using base-ten numerals.
    • Write numbers using expanded notation.
    • Write numbers in word form.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The same quantity can be represented with mathematical models, words, and expanded form based on the place value of the digits.
    • The value of a digit in a multi-digit number depends on the place value position it holds.
    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

    MA19.4.8

    Use place value understanding to compare two multi-digit numbers using >, =, and < symbols.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.4.8

    Vocabulary

    • Place value
    • Compare
    • Multi-digit

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • the relationship among positions of digits in a number and place value.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Compare numbers using place value understanding.
    • Use , or = symbols to record the comparison.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • place value strategies can be used for comparing and ordering numbers.
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    Resource Provider

    PBS
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