Place Value Resources

"Place value refers to the value of each digit in a number, determined by its position. In the number 350, the digit 5 is in the tens place and represents 50, while in the number 5,006, the digit 5 is in the thousands place and represents 5,000. This concept is the foundation of our number system, allowing learners to read, write, and interpret numbers of any size. Mastering place value builds essential number sense and prepares students for more advanced mathematical operations with whole numbers and decimals.

Education.com’s Place Value collection features over 800 resources designed for preschool through elementary learners. With printable and digital worksheets, guided lessons, interactive games, and hands-on activities, students can explore place value concepts in ways that fit different learning styles. Early activities introduce base-ten blocks, charts, and visual models to help children identify the place and value of digits, compare numbers, and understand patterns in the base-ten system.

As learners progress, they gain fluency with multi-digit numbers, learning to round, expand, and express them in word, standard, and expanded forms. Advanced resources extend into decimal place value, connecting whole-number understanding to concepts like tenths, hundredths, and beyond. These skills create a strong bridge to working with decimals, fractions, and eventually scientific notation."