LITTLE LESSON 02 Number and Place Value

Place value to 1,000

Every digit has its own job, depending on where it sits.

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Let’s get the idea.

Here’s how it works

A digit's value depends on its position.

What we’re exploring

what each digit is really worth
how hundreds, tens and ones line up
how zero holds a place open

The digit is 7; its value here is 70.

LET’S WORK ONE OUT TOGETHER

A little example

What is the value of 7 in 572?

1
Split 572 into 500 + 70 + 2.
2
The 7 is in the tens column.
3
Seven tens are 70.

Make a little room for your workings.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN

Have a little go.

Four questions. Plenty of thinking space.
Use paper, then add photos of your workings.

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