Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·conceptual
The three digits of a three-digit number
Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is mastering larger numbers — learning to read, write, and work with numbers up to 1000 by understanding how hundreds, tens, and ones work together.
Evidence of understanding
- State the value of each digit in a three-digit number (e.g. in 362, the 3 represents 3 hundreds)
- Partition a three-digit number into hundreds, tens, and ones (e.g. 485 = 400 + 80 + 5)
- Explain why 706 has 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones
Assessment prompt
If The three digits of a three-digit number sees the number 348, can they tell you there are 3 hundreds, 4 tens, and 8 ones — rather than just reading the digits as 'three four eight'?
Standards alignment
2.NBT.1US · ccss-math
Understand three-digit place value
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 2
Ma/KS2/Y3/NPV/2GB · uk-nc-2013
Recognise place value
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2