Number and Place Value Worksheets

Numbers are fundamental symbols we use to represent quantities, order, or even identify objects. Each digit in a number has a specific value, determined by its position or “place” within the number. This concept is known as “place value”. For instance, in the number 432, the digit 4 represents 400, not just 4, because it’s in the hundreds place. Similarly, 3 is in the tens place, representing 30, and 2 stands for two units. Understanding place value is crucial as it forms the backbone of our numerical system, allowing us to comprehend, write, and work with large numbers efficiently.

It’s really important that we know the value of numbers and their place. It might not seem like much but it could be the difference between getting a deal or feeling like you’ve lost out. When we go to the supermarket, we look at how much something costs. If you compare £1.09 to £10.90, there’s quite a price gap. Now imagine if you didn’t know what place value was, you’d think those two items are equally priced and you’re fine with spending 10 pounds on a loaf of bread! This knowledge even helps us save money by tracking every penny we spend. But it goes beyond just saving money—what about everyday tasks? Something as simple as measuring distances would feel impossible without understanding place value too. We see this in baking when precise measurements need to be met or even just reading bus timetables to get us where we need to be on time in our day-to-day lives.