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πŸ”’ Expanded Form (4–6 Digits)

Write each number in expanded form (sum of place values).
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Practice Questions

  1. 4,382
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    4,000 + 300 + 80 + 2

  2. 25,407
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    20,000 + 5,000 + 400 + 0 + 7

  3. 90,075
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    90,000 + 0 + 70 + 5

  4. 306,502
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    300,000 + 0 + 6,000 + 500 + 0 + 2

  5. 71,837
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    70,000 + 1,000 + 800 + 30 + 7

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Teaching Notes

Model with base-ten blocks or a place value chart. Read numbers by periods and translate to sums.

Vocabulary
Expanded Form: Number written as sum of digit values.
Place Value: Position of a digit determines its value.
Common Mistakes
  • Writing wrong number of zeros
  • Dropping a place with zero
  • Forgetting zeros for missing place values
  • Incorrectly identifying place values
  • Transposing digits or values
  • Not writing as a sum
Differentiation
SupportGive scaffolded templates for each place.
ChallengeUse 7-digit examples or include decimals (preview).
Discussion Questions
  • How does the digit’s place change its value?
  • Why include terms that are zero?
  • Why is expanded form helpful for understanding numbers?
  • How does expanded form show the value of each digit?
  • What happens if you miss a zero in expanded form?
  • Can you write a number in expanded form using words?
Extension Activities
  • Write alternative but equivalent expanded forms
  • Match a number to multiple valid expanded forms
Parent Tip

Have your child write their age in expanded form.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Place Value

Skills Practiced
Write expanded formIdentify place valueUnderstand digit value