Zero in Numbers: Why 705 Becomes 75 or 7005
Writing 705 the way it sounds trips up many pupils. Where these mistakes come from and how to work on place value.
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NumbersNumber and place value games
Understanding what each digit is worth, and above all what a zero means inside a number.
NumbersHands-on understanding
Flats, rods and cubes make the trade of ten ones for one ten visible. Moving from materials to written numbers is what builds an understanding of place value.
The case of zero
Numbers such as 408 or 705 remain hard for many pupils. A dedicated range lets you practice them on their own.