Understanding Place Value and Dividing by Powers of 10

This video tutorial explores the relationship between digits on a place value chart by using base 10 blocks and operations involving powers of 10. It covers how to multiply and divide numbers by powers of 10, demonstrating the shift in place value and the addition or removal of zeros. The tutorial also addresses common student mistakes and provides examples to clarify the concept of place value, emphasizing the difference in value between digits in various positions.

What is the process to find how many blocks are in each group when dividing 360 by 10?

What is the significance of taking away a zero when dividing a number by 10?

How does the value of a digit change as you move from the thousands place to the tens place?