Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Placing numbers on a number line marked in multiples of 10 or 100

In the Year 3 Max Maths curriculum, students learn the valuable skill of placing numbers on a number line that is marked in multiples of 10 or 100. This concept helps children visualise and understand the relative position of numbers within a larger scale. For example, when considering where the number 386 falls, students are guided to recognise that it lies between 300 and 400. To pinpoint its exact location, they learn to 'zoom in' on the section of the number line between these two markers.

Once zoomed in, the number line reveals increments of 10 units, making it clearer where the number 386 should be placed. By identifying that 386 is just over halfway between 380 and 390, students can accurately position it on the line. This hands-on practice not only aids in their comprehension of number sequences and scales but also enhances their ability to estimate and place numbers accurately within a given range. Through exercises like these, students become more confident in working with number lines and develop a stronger foundation in number sense.