Place Value (Year 6)
Read, write, order and compare numbers, understanding the value of each digit.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
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.
A library has 38,400 books. They donate 1/8 to schools. How many books are LEFT?
- 33,600
- 4,800
- 38,392
- 30,720
Answer: 33,600. 1/8 of 38,400 = 4,800. 38,400 − 4,800 = 33,600.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A book has 6 chapters, each 47 pages long. The reader is on page 200. About how many CHAPTERS has she read?
- About 4
- About 3
- About 6
- About 200
Answer: About 4. 200 ÷ 47 ≈ 4.
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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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