Identifying: Error Analysis & Misconceptions in Place Value to Billions
Mathematics
Grade 7
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet focused on identifying errors and misconceptions related to place value up to billions. Designed to develop awareness of common mistakes and reinforce correct understanding.
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Identifying: Error Analysis & Misconceptions in Place Value to Billions
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Grade Grade 7
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Fluency & Practice
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 3,784,591,206?
[1 mark]2.
Identify the mistake in the following statement: 'In 5,432,109,876, the digit 9 is in the thousands place.'
[2 marks]3.
Write the number 7,654,321,098 in expanded form, indicating the place value of each digit.
[3 marks]4.
If a student writes 8,345,672,019 and claims the 4 is in the hundreds place, identify the error.
[2 marks]B
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Answer all questions with detailed explanations where necessary.
1.
A student says that the digit 3 in the number 2,305,768,491 is in the hundreds place. Is this correct? Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]2.
Construct a number between 1 billion and 2 billion where the digit 5 is in the hundred-millions place. Write it in standard form and expanded form.
[4 marks]3.
Explain why the number 9,876,543,210 might be misinterpreted if someone confuses the place value of the digit 2.
[3 marks]4.
Given the number 6,732,009,815, identify the digit in the ten-millions place and its value.
[2 marks]C
Real-world Applications
Solve the following word problems related to place value and identification errors.
1.
A bank statement shows a deposit of 9,876,543,210 dollars. A clerk claims the 4 in the number is in the thousands place. Is this correct? Explain.
[3 marks]2.
A company's revenue is listed as 1,234,567,890. An accountant notes that the 7 is in the hundreds place. Verify this claim.
[3 marks]D
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these advanced questions. Show all your reasoning.
1.
Create a 9-digit number where the digit 6 is in the hundreds of thousands place, and the number is divisible by 9. Write the number and explain how you verified divisibility.
[4 marks]2.
Analyze the common misconception: Students often think that the digit 0 has no value. Provide an example with a number up to billions illustrating the importance of zeros in place value.
[4 marks]E
Mixed Review & Error Analysis
Identify and correct the errors in the following student work.
1.
Student writes 8,765,432,109 and states the digit 1 is in the thousands place. Is this correct? If not, correct the statement and explain.
[3 marks]2.
A student labels the number 9,000,000,001 as having the 9 in the millions place. Is this correct? Clarify your answer.
[3 marks]Quick Actions
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- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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