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What is an estimate?
What is an estimate?
What is expanded form?
What is expanded form?
A way to write numbers by showing the value of each digit
What is a period in a digit number?
What is a period in a digit number?
Each group of three digits separated by commas in a multi-digit number
What does rounding a number mean?
What does rounding a number mean?
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What is standard form?
What is standard form?
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What is word form?
What is word form?
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What does it mean to order numbers?
What does it mean to order numbers?
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What does it mean to compare numbers?
What does it mean to compare numbers?
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What is place value?
What is place value?
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Study Notes
Key Vocabulary in Place Value
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Estimate: A number that is nearly equal to the exact amount, useful for quick calculations.
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Expanded Form: A method of displaying numbers that emphasizes the value of each digit, illustrating their contribution to the overall number (e.g., 345 = 300 + 40 + 5).
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Period: Refers to groups of three digits in multi-digit numbers, which are separated by commas to enhance readability (e.g., in 1,234,567, the periods are 567, 234, and 1).
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Rounding a Number: The process of adjusting a number to a nearby value that provides a reasonable approximation, making calculations simpler.
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Standard Form: The conventional way of writing numbers using digits from 0 to 9, where each digit's position determines its value (e.g., 257 is in standard form).
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Word Form: A representation of numbers using words instead of digits, maintaining the value of each digit (e.g., 257 is written as "two hundred fifty-seven").
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Order Numbers: The specific arrangement of numbers in a sequential manner, whether ascending or descending.
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Compare: The act of evaluating two or more numbers to determine their relationships, indicating whether they are equal, greater, or less than one another.
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Place Value: The importance of a digit in a number, determined by its position, which directly influences the digit's overall contribution to the total value of the number (e.g., in 432, the 4 is worth 400).
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Explore the essential concepts of place value through these engaging flashcards designed for 4th-grade math students. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of estimation, expanded form, and rounding numbers. Ideal for mastering foundational math skills!
