🔢 KS3 Number · Years 7-9

KS3 Place Value

Understanding place value with integers and decimals, ordering and comparing. Create focused topic tests and practice worksheets for secondary school maths.

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KS3 Place Value

Understanding place value with integers and decimals, ordering and comparing.

This topic is part of the KS3 Number strand of the National Curriculum. It is taught across Years 7, 8 and 9, with increasing complexity each year.

What Pupils Learn

At Key Stage 3, pupils develop their understanding of place value through practical examples and increasingly abstract problems. This forms the essential groundwork for GCSE maths.

Assessment Options

  • 📝 Practice Worksheets – Build fluency with targeted questions
  • 📋 Topic Tests – Assess understanding under timed conditions
  • 📄 End-of-Unit Tests – Comprehensive assessment of the whole topic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is place value in KS3 maths?
Understanding place value with integers and decimals, ordering and comparing.
Which year groups study place value?
Place Value is taught across all three KS3 year groups (Years 7, 8 and 9). The complexity increases each year, building towards GCSE readiness.
How does KS3 place value prepare for GCSE?
KS3 place value establishes the foundational skills and understanding needed for GCSE. Pupils who are confident with KS3 concepts find the transition to GCSE much smoother.