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      Use knowledge of the composition of seven-digit numbers to solve problems

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use knowledge of the composition of seven-digit numbers to solve problems.

      Key learning points

      1. The digits in a number indicate its structure so it can be decomposed.
      2. Numbers can be decomposed, or partitioned, according to the value of their digits.
      3. Missing parts can be determined by comparison of known parts to the whole.

      Keywords

      • Partition - When we partition a value or object, we split it into smaller parts.

      Common misconception

      A child may give the incorrect value for a digit or struggle to see how to partition larger numbers in a non-standard way.

      Use a place value chart or counters to prove the value of the digit and use a Gattegno chart to support partitioning.

      Teacher tip

      Children should use place value charts and Gattegno charts to support their learning. They need to be familiarised with recombining when counters are grouped or in a random arrangement. Give children the chance to play 'Zap the digit' in pairs.

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Complete this equation to show partitioning of 5,603 5,603 = 5,000 + + 3

      Correct Answer: 600

      Q2.
      Complete this equation to show partitioning of 12,928 12,928 = 12,000 + + 8

      Correct Answer: 920

      Q3.
      In the number 1,503,924 the value of the digit five is __________.

      five thousand
      fifty thousand
      Correct answer: five hundred thousand
      five million

      Q4.
      In the number 1,503,924 the value of the digit three is __________.

      three hundred
      Correct answer: three thousand
      thirty thousand
      three hundred thousand
      three million

      Q5.
      In which of these numbers is the digit ‘6’ worth 60 thousand?

      5,076,321
      Correct answer: 5,067,321
      6,075,321
      5,675,321
      5,073,621

      Q6.
      What number is represented in this part of a Gattegno chart? Write your answer as a numeral.

      An image in a quiz
      Correct Answer: 78,086, 78086

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Complete the equation to show partitioning. 2,190,513 = 2,000,000 + 100,000 + + 500 + 10 + 3

      Correct Answer: 90,000, 90000

      Q2.
      Complete the equation to show partitioning. 5,901,142 = 5,000,000 + + 1,000 + 100 + 40 + 2

      Correct Answer: 900,000, 900000

      Q3.
      Complete the equation to show partitioning. 469,231 = + 200 + 31 + 1

      Correct Answer: 469,000, 469000

      Q4.
      Complete the equation to show partitioning. 2,031,450 = 2,000,000 + + 400 + 51

      Correct Answer: 31,000, 31000

      Q5.
      Complete this subtraction equation to ‘zap’ the digit 2 from the number 1,324,003 Remember this means subtract the value of the 2 in the number. 1,324,003 - = 1,304,003

      20
      200
      2,000
      Correct answer: 20,000
      200,000

      Q6.
      Complete this subtraction equation to ‘zap’ the digits ‘94’ from the number 9,450,603 Remember this means subtract the value of the 94 in the number. 9,450,603 - = 50,603

      94
      940
      9,400
      940,000
      Correct answer: 9,400,000

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