1st Grade Math

Place Value and Number Patterns

Learn Place Value and Number Patterns in 1st Grade Math from the production AIPH study guide.

Advanced Topics

In a nutshell: Place value tells us the value of each digit, and patterns help us make predictions.

## 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.

Key terms

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