Grade 3
  1. Number Sense and Numeration  1.1. Understanding Numbers  1.1.1. Reading and Writing Numbers up to 10,000  1.1.2. Place Value up to Thousands  1.1.3. Comparing and Ordering Numbers  1.1.4. Rounding Numbers to the Nearest Ten and Hundred  1.1.5. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s up to 1,000  1.2. Operations with Whole Numbers  1.2.1. Addition and Subtraction up to 1,000  1.2.2. Multiplication Facts (up to 10 x 10)  1.2.3. Division Facts (up to 100)  1.2.4. Multiplication as Repeated Addition  1.2.5. Division as Equal Sharing  1.2.6. Word Problems with Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division  1.3. Estimation  1.3.1. Estimating Sums and Differences  1.3.2. Estimating Products and Quotients  1.4. Understanding Even and Odd Numbers
  2. Fractions and Decimals  2.1. Understanding Fractions  2.1.1. Identifying and Representing Fractions  2.1.2. Fractions of a Whole and Part of a Set  2.1.3. Comparing and Ordering Fractions with Like Denominators  2.1.4. Equivalent Fractions  2.1.5. Simple Fraction Word Problems  2.2. Introduction to Decimals  2.2.1. Tenths and Hundredths as Decimals  2.2.2. Relationship between Fractions and Decimals
  3. Measurement  3.1. Length  3.1.1. Measuring in Centimeters and Meters  3.1.2. Comparing and Ordering Lengths  3.1.3. Estimating Lengths  3.1.4. Converting Between Centimeters and Meters  3.2. Mass  3.2.1. Measuring in Grams and Kilograms  3.2.2. Estimating and Comparing Mass  3.3. Capacity  3.3.1. Measuring in Milliliters and Liters  3.3.2. Estimating and Comparing Capacity  3.4. Time  3.4.1. Telling Time to the Nearest Minute  3.4.2. Calculating Elapsed Time  3.4.3. Using a Calendar  3.4.4. Understanding A.M. and P.M.  3.5. Area and Perimeter  3.5.1. Calculating Perimeter of Simple Shapes  3.5.2. Estimating and Measuring Area of Shapes  3.5.3. Finding Area by Counting Squares
  4. Geometry  4.1. Properties of Shapes  4.1.1. Identifying 2D Shapes (Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, etc.)  4.1.2. Identifying 3D Shapes (Cubes, Spheres, Cylinders, etc.)  4.1.3. Describing Attributes of 2D and 3D Shapes  4.1.4. Recognizing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines  4.2. Symmetry and Transformations  4.2.1. Recognizing Lines of Symmetry  4.2.2. Identifying Flips, Slides, and Turns  4.3. Angles  4.3.1. Understanding Right Angles  4.3.2. Comparing Angles (Acute, Right, Obtuse)
  5. Data Management and Probability  5.1. Data Collection and Organization  5.1.1. Collecting Data using Surveys and Experiments  5.1.2. Organizing Data using Tally Charts and Tables  5.2.1. Creating and Interpreting Pictographs  5.2.2. Creating and Interpreting Bar Graphs  5.2.3. Reading Simple Line Graphs  5.3. Probability  5.3.1. Understanding Basic Probability Terms (Certain, Possible, Impossible)  5.3.2. Predicting Outcomes  5.3.3. Simple Probability Experiments
  6. Patterns and Algebra  6.1. Patterns  6.1.1. Identifying and Extending Numeric Patterns  6.1.2. Identifying and Extending Shape Patterns  6.1.3. Creating Patterns Using Rules  6.2. Introduction to Algebra  6.2.1. Understanding Variables as Unknowns  6.2.2. Solving Simple Addition and Subtraction Equations  6.2.3. Using Patterns to Solve Problems
  7. Problem-Solving Skills  7.1. Strategies for Problem-Solving  7.1.1. Using Pictures or Diagrams  7.1.2. Identifying Patterns in Problems  7.1.3. Making Organized Lists  7.1.4. Guessing and Checking  7.1.5. Using Logical Reasoning  7.1.6. Breaking Down Problems into Steps

Grade 3 → Number Sense and Numeration → Understanding Numbers ↓


Reading and Writing Numbers up to 10,000


Understanding numbers, especially when we enter large numbers, is a fundamental skill in math. In this guide, we will learn how to read and write numbers up to 10,000. We will look at both concepts and practice examples to strengthen your understanding.

Basic concepts

Numbers up to 10,000 are made up of units, tens, hundreds, and thousands. Each of these positions is called a "place value." Place value is important because it determines how much each digit in a number represents.

Place value

thousands | hundreds | tens | units
    1,000 | 100 | 10 | 1

Let's take a closer look at an example:

2,354 = 2,000 + 300 + 50 + 4

In this instance:

  • '2' is in the thousands place, so it means 2,000.
  • '3' is in the hundreds place, which means 300.
  • '5' is in the tens place, which represents 50.
  • '4' is in units place, which means 4.

Reading the numbers

When you read numbers up to 10,000, it is important to read them in order from left to right:

3,682 - "three thousand six hundred eighty two"

Here's another example:

4,519 - "four thousand five hundred and nineteen"

Notice how the thousands, hundreds, tens, and units are read together to form the name of the number.

Writing numbers

To write numbers, start with the number word or phrase and convert each part into numeral form according to its place value.

For example, if we write:

"Seven thousand three hundred and twenty five"

We can translate this into numerical form:

7,325

Its division is as follows:

  • 'Saat hazaar' means 7,000.
  • 'Three hundred' = 300.
  • 'Twenty five' means 25.

Visual representation

Let's look at some numbers for a better understanding:

1,000 1,000 1,000 100 20 3

This SVG shows the number 3,123 composed of three 1,000 blocks, one 100 block, two 10 blocks, and three one blocks.

Understanding number patterns

Recognizing patterns can help make sense of large numbers. Let's study a few:

Whenever you add a new digit to a number, you extend the scale or range of the number:

  • 9 to 10: units to tens
  • 99 to 100: Tens to hundreds
  • 999 to 1,000: Hundreds to thousands

Practicing with examples

Below are some examples to help you understand reading and writing numbers:

Example 1

Number: 2,468

Breakdown:

  • 2 in thousands place = 2,000
  • 4 in hundreds place = 400
  • 6 in tens place = 60
  • 8 in unit's place = 8

Written: "two thousand four hundred and sixty eight"

Example 2

Number: 9,301

Breakdown:

  • 9 in thousands place = 9,000
  • 3 in hundreds place = 300
  • 0 in tens place = 0
  • 1 = 1 in unit place

It was written: "nine thousand three hundred and one"

Example 3

Number: 7,000

This is a straightforward matter:

  • 7 in thousands place = 7,000

wrote: "seven thousand"

Converting word form to number form

Practice strengthens your understanding of conversion between different forms:

Example:

"five thousand seven hundred and eighteen"

Numerical form: 5,718

Take note of the location:

  • 'five thousand' = 5,000
  • 'seven hundred' = 700
  • 'eighteen' = 18

Conclusion

Understanding place value and practising reading and writing numbers will help build a strong foundation for numeracy. Breaking numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens and units makes their structure clear. Including examples in both numerical and word forms enhances number sense. Always remember to practise with different examples to become proficient at identifying numbers up to 10,000.

Remember, practice plays a key role, and with time, reading and writing numbers up to 10,000 will become second nature. Happy learning!


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