Place Value Riddle

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a matching activity designed to assess and reinforce students’ knowledge of decimal place values. Students are presented with a series of statements on the left side of the page, each describing a digit and its place value, such as “3 is in the tenths place” or “5 is the thousandths place.” On the right side, there are decimal numbers. The students’ task is to draw lines connecting each statement to the decimal number that correctly matches the described place value condition.

The worksheet’s objective is to teach students how to identify the position of a digit within a decimal number and understand its place value. This skill is crucial in the study of decimals, which are an integral part of mathematics, especially in concepts involving measurement, currency, and scientific data representation. The activity is designed to help students visualize where each digit falls in the base-ten system and comprehend the value of digits in positions both before and after the decimal point. Through this exercise, students develop a stronger grasp of the decimal system, preparing them for more complex mathematical tasks.