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Place Value (Year 4)
In the number 2,011 the digit '2' represents two thousands.

Place Value (Year 4)

In Year 4 place value, pupils work with larger numbers. Understanding thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones strengthens skills for comparing, ordering, and solving everyday number problems.

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Fascinating Fact:

Football leagues use place value in attendance numbers, for example 62,000 people at a match.

In KS2 Maths, Year 4 pupils extend their knowledge of place value to numbers up to 10,000. This helps them read, write, and solve more advanced number challenges.

  • Thousands: The place showing how many groups of one thousand are in a number.
  • Expanded form: Writing a number by showing the value of each digit, e.g. 3,482 = 3,000 + 400 + 80 + 2.
  • Value: The worth of a digit depending on where it sits in the number.
What is place value in Year 4 Maths?

In Year 4 Maths, place value means understanding the value of each digit in numbers up to 10,000, such as 7 in 7,654 meaning seven thousands.

How do you teach place value to Year 4 pupils?

You can teach place value by using number charts, base ten blocks, and expanded form to show how numbers break into thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones.

Why is place value useful in real life?

Place value is useful for reading big numbers like population, money, and sports scores. It ensures accuracy when comparing, estimating, or recording figures.

1 .
Which is 2,150 in words?
Two thousand one hundred and fifty
Two thousand one hundred and five
Two hundred and fifteen
Two thousand and fifteen
2,150 has 2 thousands, 1 hundred, 5 tens and 0 ones
2 .
Which is the number that is equivalent to 3,818?
Three hundred and eighty eight
Three thousand and eighteen
Three thousand eight hundred and eighteen
Three hundred thousand eight hundred and eighteen
3,818 has 3 thousands, 8 hundreds, 1 ten and 8 ones
3 .
Which is 1,455 in words?
One hundred and forty five
One thousand, four hundred and fifty five
One thousand, four hundred and fifty
One thousand and fifty five
1,455 has 1 thousand, 4 hundreds, 5 tens and 5 ones
4 .
Which is the lowest number?
3 hundreds
31 tens
3 tens
3 thousands
3 tens make 30 which is the lowest number
5 .
Which is the number that is equivalent to 8,025?
Eight hundred and twenty five
Eight thousand two hundred and five
Eight thousand two hundred and fifty
Eight thousand and twenty five
8,025 has 8 thousands, 0 hundreds, 2 tens and 5 ones
6 .
What is the figure 8 worth in the number 1,482?
8 ones
8 tens
8 hundreds
8 thousands
8 tens is the same as eighty
7 .
What is the figure 1 worth in the number 4,102?
1 one
1 ten
1 hundred
1 thousand
4,102 has 4 thousands, 1 hundred, 0 tens and 2 ones
8 .
What does the digit 4 represent in 2,498?
4 ones
4 tens
4 hundreds
4 thousands
The four is in the hundred position so therefore it represents 4 hundreds
9 .
What does the digit 2 represent in 3,204?
2 ones
2 tens
2 hundreds
2 thousands
3,204 has 3 thousands, 2 hundreds, 0 tens and 4 ones
10 .
What needs to be added to change 4,328 to 4,628?
3
30
300
3,000
There is a 3 in the hundreds column that needs to change to a 6 therefore we add 3 hundreds
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Place value

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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