Study Guide — 5.NBT.A.1

Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represen…

Understand that digit position determines value — ones, tens, hundreds, and beyond.

What this standard means

• Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.
• Apply recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represen… with models and explanation
• Identifies value of each digit

_See printable PDF for diagram._

How to use the 20 practice sets

| Sets | When to use | | --- | --- | | 1–5 | Intro — explore together, short written items | | 6–10 | Core skills — diagrams and written practice | | 11–15 | Mixed review — explain thinking | | 16–20 | Stretch — word problems and mastery tasks |

Pacing: 10–15 minutes per session.

How to practice

1. Use base-ten blocks or place-value charts 2. Write numbers in expanded form 3. Compare numbers starting with the largest place

_See printable PDF for diagram._

Common mistakes

• Treating digits as separate counts
• Zeros in the middle of numbers

Review and practice tests

1. Start Review 1/10 when sets 1–3 feel comfortable. 2. Move up one review level with little help. 3. Use Practice Test 4/10–6/10 for mid-standard checks. 4. Practice Test 10/10 is the mastery bar for 5.NBT.A.1.

• [ ] Identifies value of each digit
• [ ] Writes expanded form
• [ ] Reads and writes numbers in standard form

Materials for this standard

• Practice Problems — 20 printable sets
• Review — 10 difficulty levels
• Practice Test — 10 difficulty levels
• Answer key — for parents and tutors