GCSEAges 14-16Maths

Free Place Value Worksheets for GCSE

Understanding digit positions in numbers. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for GCSE students (ages 14-16), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in place value
Apply place value skills to solve problems
Build confidence with place value through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for GCSE

Sample Place Value Questions for GCSE

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

What is the value of 4 in 2.456?

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2

Write 3.5 million in figures

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Round 45,678 to 2 significant figures

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Express 0.00045 in standard form

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What is 3.2 × 10⁴ as an ordinary number?

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Number understanding
Magnitude
Rounding
Estimation

Real-World Applications

Understanding place value helps children in everyday situations:

Reading large numbers
Rounding
Estimation
Comparing quantities

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common place value mistakes:

  • !Not reading questions carefully
  • !Rushing through problems
  • !Not checking answers
  • !Missing key steps

Learning Progression

Mastering place-value at this level prepares students for A-Level study and beyond, developing expertise valued in higher education and careers.

Tips for Teaching Place Value

1Practice place value regularly for best results
2Start with easier problems and gradually increase difficulty
3Use the answer key to identify areas needing more practice
4Relate place value to real-world situations when possible

More Maths Topics for GCSE

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionFractionsDecimals

Place Value for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What place value topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our place value worksheets for GCSE cover all aspects of understanding digit positions in numbers as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these place value worksheets suitable for GCSE?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for GCSE students (ages 14-16). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these place value worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the place value worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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