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Key Stage 2Ages 7-11Maths

Free Place Value Worksheets for Key Stage 2

Understanding digit positions in numbers. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Read and write numbers to 1,000,000
Understand the value of each digit
Round to any place value
Order and compare large numbers

Sample Place Value Questions for Key Stage 2

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

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What is the value of 7 in 4,732?

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Write 3,000 + 400 + 50 + 2 as a number

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Round 3,567 to the nearest 100

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What is 1,000 less than 5,432?

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Order from smallest: 5,432 / 5,423 / 5,324

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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:

  • !Confusing tens and hundreds
  • !Reading large numbers incorrectly
  • !Misplacing zeros
  • !Rounding in the wrong direction

Learning Progression

These place-value skills prepare students for secondary school, where they will encounter more challenging applications and abstract concepts.

Sample Place Value Worksheets

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Place Value Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner

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Place Value Worksheet — KS2 — Intermediate

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Place Value Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner

Key Stage 2 · beginner difficulty

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Activity 1: Understanding Place Value

Identify the place value of the underlined digit in each number. Write your answer in the box provided.

1. 4,7_5_2 ______
2. 3_2_,841 ______
3. 5,8_9_3 ______
4. 6,4_0_7 ______
5. 7_1_,235 ______
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Tips for Teaching Place Value

1Use base-10 blocks or Dienes apparatus
2Say numbers aloud as well as writing them
3Practise reading large numbers in newspapers or TV
4Zero as a placeholder is a key concept to revisit

More Maths Topics for Key Stage 2

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 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What place value topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our place value worksheets for Key Stage 2 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 Key Stage 2?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11). 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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