Place Value Activities

Greater Than
This activity is designed for year 2 children. They choose 4 numbers and make these into two 2-digit numbers. They must form as many true statements with the four numbers as possible.

For example, if the chosen cards are 2, 3, 5 and 6 then 53 > 26 is one correct solution.

This activity can also be used to introduce children to the greater than sign (>), since the words 'greater than' are used when placing the number cards, but the symbol is used when recording a solution.

Sandwiches
This activity is a development of that above. In this version, 6 number cards are used to form three 2-digit numbers. The numbers must be arranged as shown in the boxes on the left.

Sandwich Game
A game is also available, based on the sandwiches activity. This has a board with instructions for use in a group. In addition, there is a board with no instructions to allow you to either work with the whole class or to make up your own rules.

To get both pages click here.

To print the number cards click here.