Place Value Resources
Develop strong number sense with place value charts, MAB block activities, partitioning worksheets and expanded form practice.
400+ resources availableA solid understanding of place value underpins all number work. Our resources include place value charts, MAB block activities, partitioning and composing worksheets, expanded form practice, rounding games and number comparison activities. Covering ones and tens through to millions, with resources for every primary year level.
About Place Value Resources
Place value resources help Australian primary teachers build students' understanding of our base-ten number system — the foundation for all multi-digit calculation and for understanding large numbers, decimals, and the relationships between numbers. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics develops place value understanding from simple tens and ones in Year 1 through to hundreds of thousands and decimals in Year 5 and Year 6. Strong place value understanding is essential for mental computation, written algorithms, and number sense.
TeachBuySell's place value collection includes base-ten block activities, place value charts and mats, trading games, partitioning activities, number expanders, and rich investigations that deepen understanding of how our number system works. Resources are available for every stage of the place value progression, from two-digit numbers for Year 1 and Year 2 students to six-digit numbers and decimals for upper primary. Many resources use concrete and visual representations to help students build understanding before moving to abstract notation.
Place value is closely connected to number sense, addition and subtraction, and multiplication — a strong understanding of place value makes mental computation and written algorithms much more accessible. Many of our resources make these connections explicit, helping students see how place value knowledge applies across mathematics. Browse our collection to find resources that build a solid foundation in place value — one of the most important topics in primary mathematics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there place value resources for Foundation and early Year 1 students?
Yes. Our early place value resources focus on numbers to 10 and 20, including counting, ordering, comparing, and simple tens and ones activities appropriate for Foundation and Year 1 students who are just beginning to develop place value understanding.
Can I find place value resources for three- and four-digit numbers?
Absolutely. We have resources covering hundreds, thousands, and beyond for Year 2 through Year 5 students, including trading games, partitioning activities, number expanders, and place value charts for three- to six-digit numbers.
Are there decimal place value resources for upper primary?
Yes. Our collection includes decimal place value resources for Year 5 and Year 6, covering tenths, hundredths, comparing and ordering decimals, and connections between decimals and fractions.
Do place value resources use concrete materials like base-ten blocks?
Many resources incorporate or reference base-ten block representations, place value mats, and other concrete materials. Some resources include printable versions of these materials so you can use them without purchasing commercial manipulatives.
Are there place value games to make learning engaging?
Yes. We have place value games including trading games, card games for comparing and ordering numbers, and competitive activities that give students engaging, hands-on practice with place value concepts.