The concept of expanded notation is simplified using a place value chart. This resource will help guide students through understanding the value of digits in whole numbers and decimal numbers to hundredths.

Why do you need this ppt when you can just throw problems up on the board and talk students through the process?

• With this tool, you will still be talking students through the process with the added benefit of being able to move around the room to ensure all students are on task while checking for any misunderstandings.
• They are also time savers because you are not stopping between each step to make sure all students are keeping up. The constant stopping makes it hard for some students to follow the process. It is too much of a distraction.
• More time will be available to allow group, partner, or individual practice.

A note page is available that follows this teaching PowerPoint. While it is not necessary, the note page resource provides two options: with and without place value charts.