Place Value: Writing a Number in Expanded Form

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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.

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.

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.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom
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