Place Value (Year 2)
Read, write, order and compare numbers, understanding the value of each digit.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
How many squares are shaded?
- 56
- 55
- 57
- 66
Answer: 56. Count the shaded squares: 5 full rows of ten and 6 more = 56.
ProCompare and infer.
What number has 7 tens and 2 ones?
- 82
- 72
- 9
- 27
Answer: 72. 7 tens and 2 ones make 72.
Related skills
Frequently asked questions
- What is place value?
- Read, write, order and compare numbers, understanding the value of each digit.
- How can my child practise place value at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
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