Worked example
29 October 2026
Understanding place value is a key skill for children learning about numbers. When your child learns to spot the value of each digit in a number, it helps them solve bigger maths problems with confidence.
Worked example
What is the value of the digit 4 in the number 342?
Look at the number 342.
The digit 4 is in the tens place.
This means it stands for 4 tens.
4 tens is 40.
The correct answer is 40.
| Hundreds | Tens | Ones |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 2 |
Now your child can see how each digit in a number has its own value, depending on its place. They are ready to practise more questions like this to build their confidence with place value in 1's, 10's and 100's.
