Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Numbers up to 1000000 (1)

In a Max Maths exercise for Year 5, students are tasked with understanding the place value of digits in large numbers, specifically numbers up to 1,000,000. The example provided breaks down the number 594,781 into its constituent parts according to their place value. The digit 5, occupying the hundred thousands place, represents 500,000. Following this, the digit 9 in the ten thousands place signifies 90,000, while the digit 4 in the thousands place equals 4,000. The number continues to be deconstructed with the digit 7 in the hundreds place (700), the digit 8 in the tens place (80), and finally, the digit 1 in the ones place (1). Adding these values together—500,000 + 90,000 + 4,000 + 700 + 80 + 1—gives the total of 594,781.

The exercise then prompts students to 'Try It' themselves by writing out numbers that correspond to given place value tables. For example, the table with the digits 43, 15, and 62 would be translated into the number 431,562. The exercise includes several tables where students must apply their understanding of place value to write out the full number. This practice helps solidify their comprehension of how each digit contributes to the overall value of a number, ensuring they recognise the significance of each position from ones through to millions.