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What concepts are introduced when teaching place value to the millions?
What concepts are introduced when teaching place value to the millions?
- Teaching basic addition and subtraction
- Spending time building a solid foundation with larger numbers (correct)
- Focusing on geometry concepts
- Introducing advanced algebraic equations
Why is it important to dig deep into place value, especially when working on place value to the millions?
Why is it important to dig deep into place value, especially when working on place value to the millions?
- There is a strong link between number sense and place value (correct)
- It is a requirement by the education board
- It is not important to dig deep into place value
- It helps in teaching basic multiplication tables
What happens when students reach upper elementary school in relation to place value?
What happens when students reach upper elementary school in relation to place value?
- They begin exploring larger numbers (correct)
- They stop learning about place value
- They focus more on grammar and vocabulary
- They start learning about basic fractions
What does spending time building a solid foundation with larger numbers in 4th and 5th grade strengthen?
What does spending time building a solid foundation with larger numbers in 4th and 5th grade strengthen?
What may teachers be tempted to do when working on place value with 4th and 5th graders?
What may teachers be tempted to do when working on place value with 4th and 5th graders?