Checking understanding of place value in integers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my understanding of place value to create numbers that meet certain conditions.
Key learning points
- The place value of a digit affects the overall value of an integer.
- Integers with the same digits have different values depending on the place value of those digits.
- An integer can be partitioned using place value .
Keywords
Digit - A digit is one of the symbols of a number system. In our number system we use the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Integer - An integer is any positive or negative whole number or zero. E.g. -2, 0, 153 are all examples of integers.
Common misconception
When making a 3-digit integer pupils use 0 as the first digit. However 057 is not a 3-digit integer.
Leading zeros are not written. They are not needed to preserve the place value of other digits. 057 is still a 2-digit integer.
Teacher tip
When questions have restrictions on the type of integer pupils can make with digit cards, e.g. even or odd, highlight that this is a problem solving skill. They need to think about where the digits can be placed and deal with restrictions first.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In words the number 1 000 000 is written as one __________.
Q2.Which of these is the number three thousand and thirty three?
Q3.The number 50 550 can be written in words as
Q4.Which number completes the part-whole model?

Q5.Which of these is how you write thirty million?
Q6.Starting with the smallest, sort these whole numbers in order of size.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are the __________ we use in our number system.
Q2.This integer has been partitioned using place value. Which of these completes the model correctly?

Q3.What is the value of the 3 in the integer 430 504?
Q4.Which of these integers has a 5 in the hundred millions place?
Q5.Starting with the smallest arrange these integers in ascending order.
Q6.Using the digits 5, 3, 8, 0 and 6 only once each, which is the smallest 5-digit odd integer you can make?
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