Represent a 3-digit number up to 1,000 in different ways
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can represent 3-digit numbers in different ways.
Key learning points
- Place value equipment represents 3-digit numbers efficiently.
- A 3-digit number is made out of hundreds, tens and ones.
- The position of the digit tells you its place value.
Keywords
Represent - Represent means showing something, or standing for something.
3-digit number - A 3-digit number represents a number of hundreds, tens and ones.
Place value - Place value means how much a digit is worth in a number.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to represent numbers where tens or ones are missing (e.g. 307 or 680).
Use place value grids to represent numbers, showing that there are 'no tens' or 'no ones'. Use alongside base ten block representations.
Teacher tip
Most pupils will find base ten blocks very useful in this lesson. They can be used alongside place value grids to represent 3-digit numbers.
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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?
Q2.What number is represented by the base ten blocks?
Q3.What is the value of the 7 digit in the number 173?
Q4.What number is one less than 120?
Q5.What is the sum of each equation?
80
60
70
Q6.Which calculations would cross a 100s boundary?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are 3-digit numbers?
Q2.What is the value of the digit 8 in 586?
Q3.What number is represented by the base 10 blocks?
Q4.What number is represented by the base ten blocks?
Q5.Which place value chart represents 400 + 30 + 2 =
Q6.What is the missing addend?
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