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.
On a number line, which number is BETWEEN -3 and 2?
- -1
- 5
- -7
- 10
Answer: -1. -3 < -1 < 2.
ProCompare and infer.
Which number is divisible by 6?
- 72
- 37
- 100
- 45
Answer: 72. Divisible by 6 = divisible by 2 AND 3.
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.
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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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