Worked example
29 October 2026
Understanding hundreds, tens and ones helps your child see how numbers are built. This is a key skill for early maths and 11+ preparation. Use place value to break numbers into simple parts, so your child can see exactly what each digit means.
Worked example
Write the number represented by 4 hundreds, 6 tens and 3 ones.
4 hundreds means 4 × 100 = 400.
6 tens means 6 × 10 = 60.
3 ones means 3 × 1 = 3.
Add the values: 400 + 60 + 3 = 463.
The correct answer is 463.
| Place Value | Calculation | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hundreds | 4 × 100 | 400 |
| Tens | 6 × 10 | 60 |
| Ones | 3 × 1 | 3 |
| Total | 463 |
After this example, your child will recognise how to split a number into hundreds, tens and ones. They can now spot and solve similar questions with confidence. Practice is ready for more questions just like this one.
