Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·conceptual
Roman numerals to 100
Read Roman numerals to 100 (I to C) and understand that the numeral system changed over time to include zero and place value
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is working with larger numbers up to 10,000 — understanding place value in four-digit numbers, learning to round numbers, and exploring negative numbers and Roman numerals.
Evidence of understanding
- Read and write Roman numerals I, V, X, L, C and combinations up to 100
- Convert between Roman numerals and Hindu-Arabic numerals (e.g. XLIV = 44)
- Explain that Roman numerals have no zero and no place-value system
Assessment prompt
Can Roman numerals to 100 read Roman numerals like XIV (14) or XLII (42) — and do they know why we stopped using Roman numerals for most things once zero and place value were invented?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y4/NPV/9GB · uk-nc-2013
Roman numerals
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2