Teach Place Value with a Place Value Chart

Understanding place value is a fundamental numeracy concept that serves as the cornerstone for building a strong foundation in mathematics. Place value provides a conceptual framework for understanding the structure of numbers. It enables students to comprehend that each digit’s position holds a unique value, contributing to the overall magnitude of the number. No matter what strand of mathematics you are teaching, place value is bound to play a role!

Teach Starter has created this place value chart to serve as a reminder to your students when they are engaging with all fields of mathematics. It contains clear and concise labelling on both sides of the decimal point. The place value positions included on the chart are:

• Millions
• Hundred thousands
• Ten thousands
• Thousands
• Hundreds
• Tens
• Ones
• Tenths
• Hundredths
• Thousandths
• Ten thousandths
• Hundred thousandths
• Millionths

Multiple Applications of This Place Value Chart

This place value chart downloads as a full-colour or black-and-white printable PDF or an editable Google Slides file. Each version has its own benefits, as outlined below:

• Colour PDF – Display the colour version of the place value chart on your maths display board as a constant reminder of place value from millions to millionths.
• Black-and-white PDF – Print smaller versions of the black-and-white version for students to paste into their workbooks for future reference.
• Editable Google Slide – Provide students with access to the editable version so they can add and manipulate numbers of their choice in the chart.

Download This Place Value Chart with Decimals

Use the Download button above to access your preferred file format. When downloading the Google Slide, you will be required to make a copy of the file to your own drive. 

You may wish to enlarge this chart to enhance readability for display purposes.

More Resources Targeting the Place Value

Teach Starter has more great resources to save you time when teaching place value to your class. Click below for some more curriculum-aligned, teacher-created activities!

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Build decimal place value understanding with a printable worksheet for comparing and ordering decimals.