KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Number and Place Value: Ordering Numbers - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to order numbers from smallest to largest by aligning decimal points and comparing digits. It demonstrates a method to identify the largest number first and then arrange the remaining numbers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of careful alignment and provides tips for avoiding mistakes.

What is the first step in ordering numbers with different decimal places?

• Round all numbers to the nearest whole number.

• Convert all numbers to fractions.

• Write numbers with the same number of decimal places.

• Ignore the decimal points.

When identifying the largest number, which digit should you examine first?

• The digit in the hundredths place.

• The digit in the tenths place.

• The leftmost digit.

• The digit in the thousandths place.

After identifying the largest number, what should you do next?

• Convert the numbers to percentages.

• Reorder the numbers randomly.

• Add zeros to all numbers.

• Move to the next column and repeat the process.

Why is it important to write numbers accurately when ordering them?

• To convert them into fractions easily.

• To make the numbers look neat.

• To avoid missing any numbers in the sequence.

• To ensure the numbers are in alphabetical order.

Which method is suggested for easily comparing numbers with different decimal places?

• Converting all numbers to whole numbers.

• Aligning numbers by their decimal points.

• Using a calculator to find the average.

• Ignoring the decimal points.