Place Value

Today we each tried to come up with a way to describe place value. I used the metaphor of stadium seats (Note: Mr. Rodger's idea.). Many of you know your position in a stadium determines the value of your seat. If you could choose 2 seats at Safeco Field for a game, based on the picture below, what would you choose? Now think about that and pick 2 seats with a higher value. Last, pick 2 seats that would have a value less than the starting tickets. How does the position affect the value?

Now let's think about that in terms of a number. Which number below has the greatest value? Which has the smallest? How does the position of the digit affect the value of the number? Now, describe place value to another person.

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