Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·meta
Place Value Problem-Solving
Solve number and practical problems involving place value with increasingly large positive numbers
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
- Solve a problem requiring rounding, comparing, or ordering numbers beyond 1000
- Apply place-value knowledge in a practical context (e.g. population figures, distances)
- Explain the strategy used, referencing place-value understanding
Assessment prompt
If Place Value Problem-Solving is asked 'what is the largest 4-digit even number you can make from the digits 3, 7, 1, and 8?', can they work through it systematically and give you an answer?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y4/NPV/8GB · uk-nc-2013
Solve number problems
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2