Year 6 Number & Place Value
Work with very large numbers; use negative numbers in context; apply knowledge of powers of 10.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What is the value of the digit 7 in 374,082?
- 70,000
- 7,000
- 700
- 7
Answer: 70,000. 7 sits in the ten-thousands column.
ProCompare and infer.
Which number is divisible by 6?
- 72
- 37
- 100
- 45
Answer: 72. Divisible by 6 = divisible by 2 AND 3.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A pupil writes that 4,073 has the same value as 4,73. Find the mistake.
- The 0 holds the hundreds place — removing it changes 4,073 into 4,073 vs 473. They're very different numbers.
- No mistake.
- Should be 4,73 = 4,730.
- Both 4,000.
Answer: The 0 holds the hundreds place — removing it changes 4,073 into 4,073 vs 473. They're very different numbers.. Zero is a placeholder.
Skills in this topic
- Place ValueRead, write, order and compare numbers, understanding the value of each digit.
- Powers Of 10Practise powers of 10 within Number & Place Value for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Negative NumbersPractise negative numbers within Number & Place Value for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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- What is covered in Year 6 Number & Place Value?
- Work with very large numbers; use negative numbers in context; apply knowledge of powers of 10. Key skills include Place Value, Powers Of 10, Negative Numbers.
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