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3A · Chapter 1 · Lesson 03

Place Value — Part 2

Compose and decompose a numeral using standard and expanded forms., Rename a number using equivalent groups., Explain regrouping without changing the quantity.

MATH-3A-C01-L03About 40 minutes, flexible

Your starting challenge

Can 4,306 be made using only hundreds and ones? Find two different ways to represent the same amount.

By the end, you can…

  • Compose and decompose a numeral using standard and expanded forms.
  • Rename a number using equivalent groups.
  • Explain regrouping without changing the quantity.

Before starting, you should know…

  • Identify digits and place values.

Entry · 2 questions

Quick prerequisite check

Try these two before the lesson. If either is confusing, review the listed prerequisites first.

  1. E1 In 5,294, what is the value of the digit in the hundreds place?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 200

    The hundreds digit is 2; each unit has value 100, so its value is 2 × 100 = 200.

  2. E2 In 3,806, what is the value of the digit in the tens place?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 0

    The tens digit is 0; each unit has value 10, so its value is 0 × 10 = 0.

Vocabulary to know

expanded formA number written as the sum of its place values.
composeBuild one number from its parts.
decomposeBreak a number into place-value parts.
renameExpress the same amount with different unit groups.

Learn the concept

Expanded form

4,306 = 4,000 + 300 + 6. The missing tens value is zero, so writing + 0 is optional.

Flexible renaming

4,306 can also be made from 43 hundreds plus 6 ones, or 3 thousands plus 13 hundreds plus 6 ones. When one thousand becomes ten hundreds, the quantity remains unchanged.

Counting complete groups

To find the number of complete tens in 4,300, calculate 4,300 ÷ 10 = 430, not 0. The tens *digit* is 0; the number of complete tens is 430.

4,3064 thousands + 3 hundreds + 6 ones
4,3063 thousands + 13 hundreds + 6 ones
Exchange one thousand for 10 hundreds; regroup without changing the total.

Work through examples

Study the explanation; then try each check before opening its answer.

Worked example 1

Break a number into place values

Write 6,205 in expanded form.

  1. 6 thousands = 6,000.
  2. 2 hundreds = 200; 0 tens = 0; 5 ones = 5.
  3. Combine only the nonzero values.

Result: 6,000 + 200 + 5

Now you try · Understanding check 1

Expand 7,408 into the sum of its nonzero place values.
Reveal answer and explanation

7,000 + 400 + 8 — Use thousands, hundreds, tens, ones in order. Zero-value places may be omitted: 7,000 + 400 + 8.

Worked example 2

Rename thousands as hundreds

Write 4,300 entirely in hundreds.

  1. One thousand contains 10 hundreds.
  2. Four thousands contain 40 hundreds; add 3 hundreds.

Result: 43 hundreds

Now you try · Understanding check 2

How many complete hundreds are in 5,300?
Reveal answer and explanation

53 — Each hundred is worth 100. Divide 5,300 by 100: there are 53 complete hundreds.

Worked example 3

Regroup in a different way

Is 3 thousands + 13 hundreds + 6 ones equal to 4,306?

  1. 13 hundreds = 1,300.
  2. 3,000 + 1,300 + 6 = 4,306.
  3. Both representations have the same total.

Result: Yes; both are 4,306

Now you try · Understanding check 3

Is 5 thousands + 12 hundreds + 4 ones equal to 6,204?
Reveal answer and explanation

Yes — 5,000 + 1,200 + 4 = 6,204.

Guided · 4 questions

Guided practice

Try each problem; return to a visual model if you need one.

  1. G1 Expand 6,082 into the sum of its nonzero place values.
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 6,000 + 80 + 2

    Use thousands, hundreds, tens, ones in order. Zero-value places may be omitted: 6,000 + 80 + 2.

  2. G2 What number is 5 thousands + 2 hundreds + 0 tens + 7 ones?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 5,207

    Add 5,000 + 200 + 0 + 7 = 5,207.

  3. G3 How many complete hundreds are in 3,600?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 36

    Each hundred is worth 100. Divide 3,600 by 100: there are 36 complete hundreds.

  4. G4 Expand 9,450 into the sum of its nonzero place values.
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 9,000 + 400 + 50

    Use thousands, hundreds, tens, ones in order. Zero-value places may be omitted: 9,000 + 400 + 50.

Independent · 8 questions

Independent practice

Work without looking at examples first. Show your thinking on paper.

  1. I1 Expand 7,293 into the sum of its nonzero place values.
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 7,000 + 200 + 90 + 3

    Use thousands, hundreds, tens, ones in order. Zero-value places may be omitted: 7,000 + 200 + 90 + 3.

  2. I2 What number is 2 thousands + 8 hundreds + 3 tens + 6 ones?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 2,836

    Add 2,000 + 800 + 30 + 6 = 2,836.

  3. I3 How many complete hundreds are in 7,200?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 72

    Each hundred is worth 100. Divide 7,200 by 100: there are 72 complete hundreds.

  4. I4 Expand 4,015 into the sum of its nonzero place values.
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 4,000 + 10 + 5

    Use thousands, hundreds, tens, ones in order. Zero-value places may be omitted: 4,000 + 10 + 5.

  5. I5 What number is 3 thousands + 6 hundreds + 0 tens + 9 ones?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 3,609

    Add 3,000 + 600 + 0 + 9 = 3,609.

  6. I6 How many complete tens are in 8,400?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 840

    Each ten is worth 10. Divide 8,400 by 10: there are 840 complete tens.

  7. I7 Expand 8,900 into the sum of its nonzero place values.
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 8,000 + 900

    Use thousands, hundreds, tens, ones in order. Zero-value places may be omitted: 8,000 + 900.

  8. I8 What number is 7 thousands + 0 hundreds + 4 tens + 2 ones?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 7,042

    Add 7,000 + 0 + 40 + 2 = 7,042.

Challenge · 2 questions

Challenge and transfer

These nonroutine problems require you to explain or adapt what you learned.

  1. C1 Represent 5,406 using 4 thousands, ___ hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones.
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 14 hundreds

    The missing thousand becomes 10 hundreds; combine with the original 4 hundreds to make 14.

  2. C2 How many complete hundreds are in 7,890, and how many ones are left over?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 78 hundreds, 90 ones

    7,890 = 78 × 100 + 90. A leftover 90 cannot make another complete hundred.

Exit · 3 questions

Exit check

Use these fresh problems to decide whether to proceed. Answers should be independent.

  1. E1 Expand 8,054 into the sum of its nonzero place values.
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 8,000 + 50 + 4

    Use thousands, hundreds, tens, ones in order. Zero-value places may be omitted: 8,000 + 50 + 4.

  2. E2 How many complete hundreds are in 4,700?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 47

    Each hundred is worth 100. Divide 4,700 by 100: there are 47 complete hundreds.

  3. E3 What number is 3 thousands + 14 hundreds + 0 tens + 8 ones?
    Show answer and reasoning

    Answer: 4,408

    Add 3,000 + 1,400 + 0 + 8 = 4,408.

Mastery note: A correct answer matters, but so does explaining why. If you missed an important idea, revisit the model and try similar problems on a different day. Use the chapter answer key for all worked solutions.
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