KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Number and Place Value: Ordering Numbers - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to order items by size, starting from the largest to the smallest. It demonstrates the process of identifying the largest item by comparing digits and then determining the heaviest among remaining items. The tutorial concludes with a caution to avoid mistakes when copying numbers, as errors can lead to losing marks.

What is the first step in organizing items by mass?

• Start with the middle-sized item

• Identify the smallest item

• Write the items in a random order

• Identify the heaviest item

How does the teacher prefer to order the items?

• By color

• In alphabetical order

• From largest to smallest

• From smallest to largest

Which number is identified as the largest in the list?

• 0.99

• 0.009

• 125

• 1.025

What is the second heaviest item according to the teacher?

• 125

• 0.009

• 1.025

• 0.99

What is the teacher's warning about copying numbers?

• You might lose a mark if you copy incorrectly

• You will gain extra marks for neatness

• You should use a calculator

• Copying is not necessary