Understanding place values Normal Math Worksheets for Ages 5-9

Discover our 'Understanding Place Values' math worksheets tailored for ages 5-9 at Kids Academy! These engaging and interactive worksheets help young learners grasp the fundamental concept of place value, breaking down numbers into units, tens, and hundreds. It's an essential skill for developing strong mathematical foundations. Each worksheet is designed to align with educational standards, making learning fun and effective. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, they empower children to advance their math skills with confidence. Visit our website now to access these valuable resources and turn learning place values into an enjoyable adventure for your child!


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Lets Trade Tens Worksheet
Lets Trade Tens Worksheet

Lets Trade Tens Worksheet

This free worksheet strengthens counting and logic skills. Kids will enjoy exchanging flowers for bouquets, orange slices for a whole fruit, and cube towers for individual cubes. Combining numbers and problem solving is essential for first grade math. Seeing two options helps them understand how 10s look.
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Place Value Visuals Worksheet
Place Value Visuals Worksheet

Place Value Visuals Worksheet

Help your child count the cups in each picture, using the simple rule that each stack is 10 and each single cup is 1. Ask them to match the number on the left to the picture on the right. No need to count each cup individually; since each stack is 10, 3 stacks is 30 and so on.
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Property Place Value Worksheet
Property Place Value Worksheet

Property Place Value Worksheet

Help your child learn place value with this engaging worksheet! Kids Academy knows that colorful pictures motivate learners. Instruct them to name the place value of the underlined numbers on the left. Then, look through the images on the right to find the numbers that represent the indicated place value.
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Place value worksheet for 2nd grade
Place value worksheet for 2nd grade

Place Value Worksheet

Try this place value worksheet to help your 2nd grader understand place value in a more meaningful way.
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Comparing Numbers: Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
Comparing Numbers: Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

Comparing Numbers: Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

Make math fun for your child with a colorful worksheet. They'll need to compare signs by counting blocks on each side and signifying whether it's correct or not. This is one way to help your child beat the unhappiness that comes with math.
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Place Value Quest Worksheet
Place Value Quest Worksheet

Place Value Quest Worksheet

Help your child explore place value with this fun worksheet! They'll pick the set of images that have 1 ten and 4 ones from a selection of birds, grapes, and dots. Checking the boxes that contain the answer, your child will learn to count and identify tens and ones. A quick math practice page that's sure to be a hit!
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10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet
10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

Help your child understand multiplication with this worksheet. Ask them how many 'longs' will be needed to complete each flat, then have them circle the correct answer from the options. With this exercise, your child will learn that 10 'tens' make 1 'hundred'!
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Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 1
Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 1

Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 1

Need help teaching place value without manipulatives? Kids Academy has you covered! Our printable worksheet will help learners review the language like cubes, longs and flats. Just use the images at the top as a reference and have learners circle the answers and select its expanded form. Kids will master one to four-digit numbers without needing manipulatives.
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Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 2
Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 2

Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 2

Need practice with one- to four-digit numbers using base blocks? This worksheet is perfect! Review the cubes and language to ensure understanding. View the images and select the correct number. Check the expanded form to finish this free printable math practice!
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Understanding place values is crucial for young children, particularly those aged 5-9, because it lays the foundation for all future mathematical learning. Place value is a system that helps us to comprehend numbers in terms of ones, tens, hundreds, and beyond. Mastery of this concept allows children to not only recognize that the number "123" is different from "321," but also to understand why and how:

  1. Builds Computational Skills: Knowing place value aids in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Children can understand the borrowing and carrying principles essential for these operations.
  2. Enhances Problem-Solving: Place value understanding encourages logical thinking and helps in breaking down complex problems into manageable steps.
  3. Boosts Confidence and Accuracy: Accurately grasping place value can make children more confident in their mathematical abilities, reducing errors and building a positive attitude towards math.
  4. Facilitates Real-life Applications: Many day-to-day activities, such as understanding money, time, and measurements, rely on place value. Hence, mastery ensures practical utility.
  5. Foundation for Advanced Concepts: A strong grasp of place values is imperative for tackling advanced math topics like fractions, decimals, and algebra in later years.

Teachers and parents should therefore pay close attention to this concept to secure their children's academic and practical life skills in mathematics.