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      Represent a 3-digit number up to 199 in different ways

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can represent a 3-digit number up to 199.

      Key learning points

      1. Numbers can be written as digits.
      2. Numbers can label a set of objects.
      3. Numbers can label a position on a number line or scale.

      Keywords

      • Representing - Showing something, or standing for something.

      • 3-digit number - Represents a number of hundreds, tens and ones.

      • Place value - The value of a digit in a number based on where it is placed.

      Common misconception

      Pupils may misread numbers when using number lines (e.g. read 105 as 95).

      Encourage children to say the 10s number before and after (e.g. the number is in between 100 and 110).

      Teacher tip

      Pupils will need base 10 materials for this lesson. Explore place value with the pupils, especially with using zero as a place holder.

      Licence

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What number is represented by the base ten blocks?

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      44
      Correct answer: 54
      55
      64

      Q2.
      What number is shown by the arrow?

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      Correct Answer: 30, thirty

      Q3.
      What is 40 + 7?

      Correct Answer: 47, forty seven

      Q4.
      How many 10s are in the number 27?

      Correct Answer: 2, two

      Q5.
      Which of these numbers would appear on the number line?

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      Correct answer: 23
      Correct answer: 32
      Correct answer: 39
      41

      Q6.
      Order these numbers, starting with the smallest.

      1 - 23
      2 - 32
      3 - 34
      4 - 43

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What is the place value of the 1 in 137?

      1
      10
      Correct answer: 100

      Q2.
      Which of these are 3-digit numbers?

      80
      94
      Correct answer: 104
      Correct answer: 140

      Q3.
      What number is represented by the base ten blocks?

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      Correct Answer: 123, one hundred and twenty-three

      Q4.
      What is the volume of liquid in the jug in ml?

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      Correct Answer: 165, 164, 166

      Q5.
      The digits of the number shown by the arrow add up to equal 11. What is the number?

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      Correct Answer: 137, one hundred and thirty-seven

      Q6.
      Izzy is thinking of a number between 110 and 120. The digits of the number add up to equal 8. What number is Izzy thinking of?

      Correct Answer: 116, one hundred and sixteen

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