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MathXplosion, Ep 6: Zero the hero

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MathXplosion, Ep 6: Zero the hero

SUBJECTS:  Maths

YEARS:  5–6, 7–8


What is the role of zero as a placeholder for large numbers such as 1 million, 1 billion and 1 trillion?

Find out about the notion of place value and powers of ten through the act of bead counting.


Acknowledgements

Video © GAPC Entertainment.


Date of broadcast: 30 Jul 2018


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