Place Value Mat whole numbers (coloured)

The Place Value Mat for whole numbers is a colourful educational tool designed to aid Key Stage 2 students in understanding the concept of place value in large numbers. It visually breaks down numbers into their constituent parts, ranging from ones to hundred thousands. Each place value is clearly labelled in distinct columns, with the highest value on the left, represented as 'Hundred thousands', and the lowest on the right, marked as 'Ones'. The columns are denoted with their respective values: 100,000s, 10,000s, 1000s, 100s, 10s, and 1s, helping students to easily identify and work with each digit in a whole number according to its position and value.

This resource is particularly useful for hands-on learning, allowing children to place digits in the correct column and build a visual representation of numbers. By using this mat, students can enhance their comprehension of how numbers are structured and the importance of each digit's place, which is fundamental in developing arithmetic skills. The Place Value Mat is not just educational but also engaging due to its colourful design, making learning about numbers both fun and interactive for young learners. The tool is a creation of KS2Gems, crafted in 2021 to support the mathematics curriculum for students in Key Stage 2.