Understanding Place Value

## What Is Place Value? Place value means knowing what each digit in a number stands for. In the number 42, the '4' is in the tens place and the '2' is in the ones place. ### Why Place Value Matters Place value helps you read, write, and understand bigger numbers. It makes math easier when you know which number is bigger or smaller. ### Breaking Down Numbers - Tens: The first digit from the right tells you how many groups of ten there are. - Ones: The second digit tells you how many ones are left. ### Real-World Practice When you count money, sort objects, or read a score, you use place value every time!