In the photo above, student are using place value discs to help them break a multi-digit number into expanded form. The discs give them something to handle and are a concrete way for them to break apart a number.
At home, you can use money ($1, $10, $100) to do the same thing. Hint: play money makes this activity less expensive! If you play board games with your child, consider allowing him or her to be the banker. The game will take longer, but your child will gain valuable practice with numbers in a non-threatening way. Math can be FUN! Comments are closed.
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Mrs. SilcoxWelcome! I am the Math Specialist at Providence Creek Academy Archives
May 2018
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