Chapter 1.1

Matching place value models to numbers


What You'll Learn

Recognize the place value of digits in hundreds, tens, and ones positions
Interpret visual base-ten block models showing numbers up to 999
Connect physical place value representations to numerical form
Identify how many hundreds, tens, and ones blocks represent a given number

What You'll Practice

1

Writing three-digit numbers shown by place value blocks

2

Counting hundreds, tens, and ones blocks to form numbers

3

Matching visual block models to their numerical values

Why This Matters

Understanding place value blocks builds your number sense foundation for all future math. This skill helps you visualize how numbers work, making addition, subtraction, and even multiplication much easier to understand and perform.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises

Skills

Place Value
Base-Ten Blocks
Number Sense
Three-Digit Numbers
Visual Models
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