Place value can be tricky because of the confusing patterns that exist. Look at the number below. Now think of the place value of the different digits. What patterns do you notice?

132.502

The decimal always throws us off. Now look at the graphic below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The graphic shows a couple of things. The ones place is a starting point for place value. The pattern for place value is reflected on both sides of the ones place. What is the pattern? This type of reflection is called symmetry. Everything revolves around the ones place.