Base Ten System - Why We Have Rules

Explore the history of some counting systems and learn why rules are needed, even in math, with this video.
Resource ID#: 201114 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: rules, base ten, counting, video, mathematics, history, civics
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: STEM Civics Tutorials and Videos - Grades K-12

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