Place value - Represent numbers to 1,000 - Starter

The Year 3 maths lesson focuses on place value and the representation of numbers up to 1,000. The session begins with a straightforward calculation where students are asked to add two numbers together: 34 and 21. This exercise aims to reinforce their understanding of basic addition. The lesson then transitions into a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity, which is designed to consolidate the pupils' knowledge of place value and number representation. Students are presented with questions that require them to interpret and compose numbers using ones and tens. For instance, they must determine what number is represented when 3 ones are added to 4 tens.

Additionally, the lesson includes a practical application of place value in the context of geometry, where students are tasked with identifying the number of shapes with a specific number of sides – namely, shapes with 3 sides and those with 4 sides. This activity not only helps to solidify their understanding of place value but also integrates a basic concept of shapes, enhancing their overall mathematical comprehension. The lesson is carefully structured to cater to Year 3 students at the beginning of the autumn term, ensuring that the content is accessible and engaging for young learners as they start a new academic year.