When we write a number, each digit stands for a different value. When we partition a number, we break it up into these different parts. Can you see the word 'part' in partition? By breaking a number into parts, we can do things like share the number, by sharing each part separately.
Have a look at this video to see some different ways to break up a number, as well as an example showing you how you might use these new parts of your number.
Fill in the box with the missing number.
$394=4+\editable{}$394=4+
Express $627$627 in expanded form. For example, $145$145 in expanded form is equal to $100+40+5$100+40+5.
We have written a number in the number expander below.
Number Expander: | $5$5 | Tens | $6$6 | Units |
What is the value of the units?
What is the value of the tens?
Now look at the number $89$89. What is the value of the tens?