Use place value
- Write digits in columns.
- Name the column.
- Multiply the digit by the column value.
Answer: In 36,204, the 6 is worth 6000
🔢 Number
Writing numbers
Learn writing numbers with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Writing numbers is part of number and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Place value tells you the value of each digit in a number.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise writing numbers until the steps feel automatic.
Real-life examples
- Shopping, sport, travel, science, design and everyday decisions all use this skill.
2. Visual
Writing numbers learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Writing numbers
- Learn the rule: Place value tells you the value of each digit in a number.
- Worked model: Write digits in columns. Name the column. Multiply the digit by the column value.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
What is the value of the 7 in 4,728?
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for Writing numbers
BackPlace value tells you the value of each digit in a number.
FrontExample answer: What is the value of the 7 in 4,728?
BackIn 4,728, the digits are thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. The 7 is worth 700.
FrontCommon check for Writing numbers
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
Complete this topic
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