MathematicsNumber Representation & Place ValueAges 8–9
1000 More or Less
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Can your child quickly work out '1,000 more than 3,456' or '1,000 less than 7,200' in their head — knowing only the thousands digit changes?
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- Given 4,562, state that 1000 more is 5,562 and 1000 less is 3,562
- Explain using place value that only the thousands digit changes
- Apply this skill to numbers beyond 10,000
“Can your child quickly work out '1,000 more than 3,456' or '1,000 less than 7,200' in their head — knowing only the thousands digit changes?”
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- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Number Representation & Place Value
- Age range
- Ages 8–9
Standards
uk-nc-2013:Ma/KS2/Y4/NPV/2