Primary maths: Number and place value

Hand-picked collection of classroom activities, lesson ideas, games and displays to help teach place value to KS1 and KS2 pupils

Tes Resources Team

Primary Maths number & Place Value resources

Classroom activities, games and displays to re-energise your number and place value lessons during the first few weeks of term

We all know that number and place value underpins every aspect of primary maths, which is why it is so important to help your students understand these key concepts as quickly as possible. Sometimes, that's easier said than done. 

As a topic that is taught year in, year out, keeping lessons fresh and engaging can be a challenge. That's why we've looked through the very best resources to make sure you have all the tools you need to tackle this fundamental topic. 

Lesson ideas and classroom activities

Place Value - 4 digit numbers
White Rose Education

Place Value - 4 digit numbers

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This worksheet checks pupils understanding of 4 digit numbers. It is designed to be used more at the end of a sequence of work on place value (4 digit numbers). Pupils should be encouraged to use place value cards and counters to help them understand, reason and explain what they are doing. The...
Year 6 - Place Value - Autumn Block 1 - White Rose Maths
mrkeechsclassroom

Year 6 - Place Value - Autumn Block 1 - White Rose Maths

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Carefully crafted teaching presentations with everything you need to teach each small step of White Rose Maths Year 6 Autumn Block 1 Place Value. Each presentation follows the mastery approach of concrete, pictorial and abstract, whilst implementing all aspects of Rosenshine's principles of instruct...
Place Value -Year 2
Krazikas

Place Value -Year 2

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Two worksheets on using a place value chart and comparing numbers. You may also be interested in: **[Year 2: Autumn Term Year 2 Place Value Week 2 Maths Workbook To Support Delivery of White Rose Maths](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/place-value-year-2-autumn-term-week-2-maths-workbook-for-d...
Numbers to 100,000- Year 5  - Place Value
JMLPE

Numbers to 100,000- Year 5 - Place Value

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This is a whole lesson based on the Year 5 Place Value objective of Numbers to 100,000". This resource includes the teacher input ( learning journey), independent worksheet and a depth activity to deepen the children s understanding of the concept being learned. The questions have been in...
Number and Place Value homework
kavanagh_k

Number and Place Value homework

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Place value homework linked to 'Ready to Progress' 3NPV from the Maths Guidance document 2020. 1. Choose five 3-digit multiples of 10. 2. Write the number in words. 3. Write the equivalent number of tens.
Number and Place Value - Year 5
Online_Teaching_Resources

Number and Place Value - Year 5

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Number and Place Value - Year 5 **Numbers to 10,000, Roman Numerals and Rounding Numbers up to 1000** This Year 5 maths teaching resource has been created following the White Rose Small Steps guidance for week 1 - Autumn - Block 1 - Place Value. The resource consists of 5 lessons, including a Power...

Games and displays

Powerpoint place value game
blossomhill

Powerpoint place value game

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A powerpoint game dealing with partitioning numbers between 11 - 29 using place value cards. Ideal as a starter or plenary, I have used this with a mixed year 1 - 2 class. You should be able edit it and change the colour of the place value cards to correspond with the ones children use in your class.
Decimals Place Value Game Year 5 / 6
FullShelf

Decimals Place Value Game Year 5 / 6

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KS2 well-differentiated Four-in-a-Row Game Boards and cards for consolidation of decimal place value understanding and ordering decimal numbers (1, 2 and 3 decimal places). Ideal for starters, warm ups, early finishers activities etc. Originally designed for Key Stage 2 Y5 and Y6 - *or Second Level,...
FREE PLACE VALUE MATHS DISPLAY
hoppytimes

FREE PLACE VALUE MATHS DISPLAY

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Up for your consideration is this FREE Place Value display for Maths. It is designed to teach and reinforce the concept of place value. If you are tired of the colourful and busy place value displays advertised on other websites, give this clean design a go. Can be used throughout the year. Saved ...
Place Value Display Chart
MissDavidsonTD

Place Value Display Chart

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Place Value Display Chart A set of 10 pastel-coloured, place value display charts ranging from thousandths to millions. The entire set is ideal for any KS2 classroom but can also be reduced to focus in on specific values within earlier settings e.g. HTO.
Place Value Maths display KS2
TeachingdisplaysCo

Place Value Maths display KS2

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A vivid and colourful display for the KS2 Maths topic, 'Place Value'. Featuring a clear subject heading, title and learning objective followed by a range of tools that aid in teaching place value. The display includes prompts for rounding, Roman numerals, a place value chart and a working wall to su...
Place Value Chart with Decimals
Jen Best

Place Value Chart with Decimals

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This Place Value chart contains Millions thru Thousandths place value. Each page contains 2 charts. I like to laminate several of these for use in small groups or at centers. Students can write and wipe various numbers for place value practice. I hope you enjoy this free printable.
10 Games to Master Place Value to 1,000
PropellerEducation

10 Games to Master Place Value to 1,000

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This eBook contains 10 curriculum compliant games to help your class master Place Value, as well as a printable set of grids going from 0 to 999 for students to use for reference. Print off the grids in A3 for ultimate effect! This eBook covers National Curriculum objectives such as: * To find 10 o...
Place Value Jigsaws
Charis Tyzack

Place Value Jigsaws

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10 x 2, 3 and 4 digit place value jigsaws (30 in total) Get children to match up the correct pieces of the jigsaw by using their knowledge of place value. Also includes 4 blank jigsaws so children can make their own. I recommend printing on card for durability as these will need to be cut up. Perf...
Place Value Charts
Teachallenjoy

Place Value Charts

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Place value calculation charts, colour coded for mastery and showing links with multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100. Download these editable, easy to use, charts showing place value titles to build confidence. Ensure mastery and accuracy. There is no space for the decimal point on the charts to ...