Metric units are based around the standard units of metre, gram and litre.

A prefix is a group of letters attached to the front of a root (word) to make a new word, for example tricycle.

Milli placed before a unit means (1/1000)

Kilo placed before a unit means 1000 times.

Checking understanding of place value in metric units

Maths

This unit on place value allows pupils to develop the skills needed to estimate and round values. By understanding the value of each digit, pupils can determine what other values are close to the original value. It continues the exploration of the infinite nature of sets of numbers.

This unit looked at the composition of numbers containing up to 7 digits and how to read these numbers 

Place value

Which of the following is NOT a unit of mass?

Match the most appropriate unit to each object.

Which of these are standard metric units?

Instead of saying $${7}\over{1000}$$ of a gram, you could say $$7$$ __________.

What is the place value of the 3 in 3 kg?

Using place value and the meaning of the prefix, which of these decimals is equivalent to 5 centilitres?

What is the value of the digit 6 in the number 362?

Starting with the smallest, sort these numbers in ascending order.

Which of these are NOT equal to $$10^2$$?

Any positive or negative whole number or zero.

A number which has digits after the decimal point.

A symbol used in a number system. We use 0-9 in our system.

Match the keywords with their correct definitions.

Starting with the smallest, sort these numbers into ascending order.

Starter Quiz