Take place value understanding to the next level with Know Your Numbers to 10,000. This resource invites students to explore four-digit numbers through a range of visual, written, and analytical activities. Using a provided or self-selected set of four digits, students practise creating, comparing, ordering, and expanding numbers to 10,000, developing deeper number sense and critical thinking.

Designed to support place value concepts in upper primary, each template encourages students to manipulate numbers in flexible and meaningful ways. Activities involve building the largest and smallest possible numbers, using comparison symbols, breaking numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones, and writing in word form. The repeated exposure to multiple representations helps build accuracy and fluency with large numbers.

Know Your Numbers to 10,000 is ideal for whole-class tasks, numeracy groups, homework, or fast finisher work. The variety of templates makes it easy to differentiate, and the blank version provides students with creative ownership of their learning. Whether you're introducing or consolidating place value to 10,000, this resource offers structured support in a clear, accessible format.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Build, represent, and expand four-digit numbers to 10,000
• ✅ Use place value knowledge to compare and order numbers
• ✅ Represent numbers in standard, expanded, and word form
• ✅ Strengthen understanding of digit value in thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones places
• ✅ Apply mathematical thinking to flexible number construction

What’s Included:

• Multiple worksheet templates for four-digit number tasks
• Sheets include comparison, ordering, word form, and expanded form activities
• Templates with pre-set digits and a blank version for open-ended exploration
• Clear visual layout and minimal distraction for focused practice

Materials Needed:

• Printed templates (single-use or laminated for repeat use)
• Pencils, markers, or whiteboard pens
• Optional: base ten blocks, number cards, or digit tiles

How to Use:

1. Choose a worksheet template that aligns with your learning intention or student group.
2. Introduce the activity using four digits and model how to create the largest and smallest numbers possible.
3. Have students complete all sections of the template, including expanded form, ordering, and word representation.
4. Use concrete materials to model numbers if needed, especially for tactile learners.
5. Allow students to swap digit sets or create their own combinations using the blank template.
6. Encourage discussion of strategies and justification of comparisons and number construction choices.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use in numeracy rotations as an independent or guided task during a place value unit.
• 💡 Set different digit combinations for ability groups to support differentiation.
• 💡 Incorporate into early finishers folders to reinforce place value concepts without new prep.
• 💡 Display sample sheets on your maths wall to highlight different ways to show a number.
• 💡 Invite students to create challenge digit sets for their peers using the blank template.
• 💡 Use as a formative assessment tool to check understanding of digit value and number structure.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Pre-cut digit cards and hand out random sets to add variety and excitement.
• 💛 Extend by asking students to round their numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand.
• 💛 Print and laminate templates for long-term use with whiteboard markers.
• 💛 Use with base ten blocks or number expanders for extra scaffolding when needed.
• 💛 Incorporate discussion or reflection time where students explain their number decisions to peers.

Know Your Numbers to 10,000 is a flexible, curriculum-aligned resource that supports confident number building, visual modelling, and strategic thinking in upper primary students.