Mathematical modelling plays a crucial role in modern education by fostering critical
thinking, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills necessary for navigating today's
complex world. This paper explores how integrating the Wheel of Place Value and Value into
mathematical modelling pedagogy enhances students' understanding of numerical systems and
enriches their modelling efforts. The Wheel of Place Value and Value acts as a tangible
representation of numerical hierarchy, offering students a visual and interactive tool to
comprehend the importance of place value and the intrinsic value of digits within numbers.
Results from using the wheel with third-grade elementary students indicate a deeper
understanding of the relationship between place value and numerical value, resulting in
improved skills in number representation and sequencing.