Particular Digits

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a practice tool for understanding decimal place values, tailored for students to identify the place value of specific digits within various decimal numbers. The worksheet is divided into six sections, each asking for the place value of a different digit (5, 7, 9, 4, 2, or 6) within a set of decimal numbers. Students are to write down the place value of the targeted digit in several given numbers. The numbers vary in length and the specific digit can be found in different places within these numbers.

The educational goal of this worksheet is to enhance students’ understanding of the base-ten number system, particularly regarding decimal numbers. It teaches students how to determine the value of a digit based on its position relative to the decimal point. This exercise helps to solidify the concept that each place to the right of the decimal represents a fractional part of ten (tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.). Mastery of this concept is crucial for students to successfully engage with more advanced topics in mathematics, such as algebra and calculus, where precise calculation and understanding of place value are essential.