1st Grade Math

Fundamental mathematics concepts for first grade students including basic arithmetic, counting, and number sense.

Advanced Topics

Place Value and Number Patterns

Understanding Place Value

Each digit in a number has a place. In the number 14, the 1 is in the "tens" place, and the 4 is in the "ones" place. Place value helps us know how big a number really is.

Exploring Number Patterns

Patterns are everywhere in math! You might see numbers go up by 1, 2, or 5 at a time. Spotting patterns helps us predict what comes next.

Using Place Value and Patterns

Place value helps you read numbers like 23 or 45, and patterns help you count by twos or fives.

Real-World Connections

Place value helps you read prices in a store, and patterns help you count groups of objects quickly.

Examples

  • Counting by 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40.

  • Reading the number 27 as 2 tens and 7 ones.

In a Nutshell

Place value tells us the value of each digit, and patterns help us make predictions.

Key Terms

Place Value
The value of where a digit is in the number.
Pattern
A repeated, predictable arrangement or sequence.