Let's solve place value problems - The Complete Series (5 lessons)

With detailed lesson plans, engaging slides, differentiated worksheets and many other resources, these 'Let's solve place value problems' lessons provide all you need to teach this useful scheme of work.

The first lesson in this series encourages your class to identify and discuss how numbers have been sorted into different Venn diagrams. Your class will have the opportunity to work out the rule that has been used to sort numbers, as well as adding more numbers to the different sections of the Venn diagram.

The second lesson in this series focuses on using the place value of digits to solve number problems. Your class will be encouraged to work out which number is being described from a series of clues. Numbers are shown in various forms such as numerals, words and represented using base ten blocks.

The third lesson in this series encourages your class to explain why different representations of coins and beads denote certain numbers.

These activities will promote the use of mathematical language, reinforcing the use of place value skills as well as representing numbers in different forms.

During the fourth lesson in this series, your class will apply their knowledge of number facts and place value to order dates and prices. The exciting activities include ordering famous people by the age they were at significant points in their lives and sorting temperatures in the United Kingdom and around the world. Your class will also have the opportunity to order money and date cards.

In the fifth and final lesson in this series, your class will continue to apply their knowledge of number facts and place value to solve a range of problems. During the teaching input the children will read several clues to work out a secret number using a hundred square to help. Finally the children will take part an end of unit quiz recapping various place value number problems they covered throughout the scheme.