This free KS2 partitioning worksheet offers a structured approach to understanding 3-digit numbers through hands-on activities that reinforce essential place value skills. Designed for classroom use or home practice, it ensures pupils grasp the concept of partitioning.
This worksheet engages learners with a variety of tasks, ensuring that they not only practise partitioning but also deepen their place value understanding.
By focusing on different representations, from numeric to written, it provides an excellent foundation for number fluency. Use this resource to boost confidence and build mathematical resilience in your pupils.
Partitioning worksheet
The partitioning worksheet begins by asking children to put together numbers that have been broken into hundreds, tens, and units. For example:
- 300 + 50 + 7 = ___
- 700 + 80 = ___
This section helps pupils see how numbers are composed.
Focus on digits
In the next task, children work out the value of an identified digit in various three-digit numbers, such as:
- 465: What is the value of 4?
- 290: What is the value of 9?
This activity ensures they comprehend the specific role of each digit in a number.
Write in words
A writing section encourages children to translate numbers into words, supporting literacy and mathematical understanding. For example:
- 347 → Three hundred and forty-seven
- 806 → Eight hundred and six
This reinforces how numbers are verbalised, aiding real-world application.
Fill in the gaps
Finally, a missing value section challenges students to deduce numbers using their knowledge of partitioning. For example:
- 358 = ___ + 50 + 8
- 521 = ___ + 20 + 1
These puzzles promote critical thinking, testing pupils’ ability to work both forwards and backwards when partitioning.
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