Year 3 - Maths
Represent a 3-digit number up to 1,000 in different ways
Representing 3-digit numbers, comparing and positioning on number lines
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Year 3 - Maths
Representing 3-digit numbers, comparing and positioning on number lines
In this unit pupils will use knowledge of place value to represent a 3-digit number in different ways. They will compare and order 3-digit numbers and position on number lines and unmarked number lines.
You will learn to represent 3-digit numbers in different ways.
Place value equipment represents 3-digit numbers efficiently. A 3-digit number is made out of hundreds, tens and ones.
Represent means showing something, or standing for something. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to represent numbers where tens or ones are missing (e.g. 307 or 680). Correction: Use place value grids to represent numbers, showing that there are 'no tens' or 'no ones'. Use alongside base ten block representations.
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