Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Place value (3)

In the 'Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together' curriculum, students delve into the concept of place value, which is a fundamental aspect of understanding numbers and how they are structured. In the specific lesson on place value (3), students are encouraged to visually comprehend how numbers are made up of hundreds, tens, and ones. Through the use of counters, each labelled with a value, children can see the breakdown of a number into its constituent parts. For example, the number 435 is represented by counters: four counters labelled '100' for the hundreds place, three counters labelled '10' for the tens place, and five individual '1' counters for the ones place. This visual representation helps children grasp that the number 435 is composed of four hundred, thirty, and five.

Similarly, the number 728 is broken down using counters to show seven '100' counters for the hundreds place, two '10' counters for the tens place, and eight individual '1' counters for the ones place. This hands-on approach allows children to see that the number 728 consists of seven hundred, twenty, and eight. By physically manipulating these counters, students can better understand the value of each digit within a number, depending on its position, and how these values combine to form the overall number. This practical exercise is an effective way for Year 3 students to solidify their knowledge of place value and to learn together in an engaging and interactive manner.