NumberDeep Dive

Writing Numbers in Words

Part of Place Value & OrderingGCSE Mathematics

This deep dive covers Writing Numbers in Words within Place Value & Ordering for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Place Value & Ordering in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 13 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 4 of 12 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 4 of 12

Practice

13 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Writing Numbers in Words

Being able to read and write numbers in words is essential for understanding place value:

Small numbers (up to 999):

  • 247 = "two hundred and forty-seven"
  • 305 = "three hundred and five" (note the zero in tens)
  • 89 = "eighty-nine"

Large numbers (1000+):

  • 2,456 = "two thousand, four hundred and fifty-six"
  • 50,000 = "fifty thousand"
  • 1,000,000 = "one million"

Decimals:

  • 3.7 = "three point seven" OR "three and seven tenths"
  • 0.05 = "zero point zero five" OR "five hundredths"
  • 12.34 = "twelve point three four" OR "twelve and thirty-four hundredths"

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Practice Questions for Place Value & Ordering

What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 47,362?

  • A. 7
  • B. 700
  • C. 7000
  • D. 70,000
1 markfoundation

Write these numbers in order from smallest to largest: -3.2, 0.8, -1.5, -3.25, 0

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

How do you order whole numbers?
1. Compare number of digits (more digits = bigger) 2. If same digits, compare left to right 3. Find first column where digits differ 4. Bigger digit in that column = bigger number
What is place value?
Place value is the value a digit has because of its position in a number. Each column is worth 10× the column to its right.

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