Zeros as Placeholders

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🔍 Part 1: Find the Zeros

Instructions: Circle each zero in the numbers below. Say each number out loud as you work!

1. Circle the zeros in these numbers:

405 302 609

704 507 803

2. Which number has zero in the tens place?

405

302

507

3. Which number has zero in the hundreds place?

609

704

None of these

🎨 Part 2: Draw Base-Ten Blocks

Instructions: Draw base-ten blocks for each number. Remember: squares = hundreds, lines = tens, dots = ones. Zero means draw nothing in that place!

4. Draw base-ten blocks for 405:

5. Draw base-ten blocks for 302:

6. Draw base-ten blocks for 609:

✏️ Part 3: Expanded Form

Instructions: Write each number in expanded form. Show the value of each digit, including zeros!

7. Write 704 in expanded form:

704 = _______ + _______ + _______

8. Write 507 in expanded form:

507 = _______ + _______ + _______

9. Write 803 in expanded form:

803 = _______ + _______ + _______

10. Choose one number from above and explain why the zero is important:

Challenge for Advanced Learners: Write a four-digit number with zeros in two different places, then write it in expanded form:

My number: _________

Expanded form: _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

Zeros as Placeholders

Zeros as Placeholders

🔍 Part 1: Find the Zeros

🎨 Part 2: Draw Base-Ten Blocks

✏️ Part 3: Expanded Form

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