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.
Write 'four million three hundred and twelve' in digits.
- 4,000,312
- 4,300,012
- 4,312
- 4,300,000
Answer: 4,000,312. 4,000,000 + 312 = 4,000,312.
ProCompare and infer.
Order from smallest: -8, 3, -12, 0, 5.
- -12, -8, 0, 3, 5
- -8, -12, 0, 3, 5
- 5, 3, 0, -8, -12
- -12, -8, 3, 0, 5
Answer: -12, -8, 0, 3, 5. Number line order.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
What is the value of −3 + 8 − 5?
- −16
- 0
- 6
- 16
Answer: 0. Work left to right: −3 + 8 = 5, then 5 − 5 = 0.
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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