Prepare for the ISEE Lower Level Mathematics Achievement test with engaging content tailored for grades 5-6.
Whole numbers are the numbers you count with: 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on. They do not include fractions, decimals, or negative numbers.
Place value tells us the value of each digit in a number based on its position. In the number 3,482, the 3 is in the thousands place, so it represents 3,000.
Place value helps us read, write, and compare numbers. It also helps with adding, subtracting, and understanding large numbers.
Try reading big numbers in newspapers, like populations or money amounts, and see if you can break them down into place value!
In 5,267, the 5 is worth 5,000 because it is in the thousands place.
If you add one to 999, you get 1,000—a new digit appears!
Whole numbers are the basic counting numbers, and place value helps us understand what each digit in a number means.