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 tens are in 56?
- 5
- 6
- 56
Answer: 5. 56 has 5 tens (and 6 ones).
ProCompare and infer.
Which numeral matches the arrow on the number line?
- 70
- 85
- 57
- 75
Answer: 75. The arrow sits on 75.
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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