We've been having fun with place value! When we study place value we are learning that the place a digit has in a number affects its value. For example, 7 has a different value in 27 than it does in 72. In 27 the 7 is worth 7. However, in 72, the 7 is worth 70. This is a very important concept for children to understand as we move into more sophisticated math concepts.
We have practiced writing numbers in expanded form. Expanded form shows the value of each digit. For example, the expanded form of 273 = 200 + 70 + 3. The expanded form of 791 = 700 + 90 + 1.
Our third grade mathematicians are so smart that we were able to learn numbers all the way up to the hundred thousands! You can write a number with six digits, and your third grader will be able to read it to you.
Have fun!