Introduction to Large Numbers

Hello, Year 5! Today, we’re going to learn how to write large numbers in figures. This means we will take words that describe numbers and turn them into the digits we see every day.

What Are Large Numbers?

Large numbers are numbers that are more than three digits long. For example:

  • Ten thousand is written as 10,000.
  • One hundred twenty-three thousand is written as 123,000.

Key Rules for Writing Large Numbers in Figures

  1. Know the Place Value: Each digit in a number has a place value. Let’s break it down:
    • Units (ones)
    • Tens
    • Hundreds
    • Thousands
    • Ten thousands
    • Hundred thousands
    • Millions
  2. Use Commas for Clarity: When writing large numbers, we use commas to separate groups of three digits, starting from the right. For example:
    • 1,000 (one thousand)
    • 10,000 (ten thousand)
    • 100,000 (one hundred thousand)
  3. Combine the Digits: Write down each digit in the correct place value. For example, if you have “four hundred fifty-six thousand seven hundred eighty-nine,” you write it as 456,789.

Tips and Tricks

  • Break it Down: When writing a large number, break it down into smaller parts. For example:
    • “Seven hundred twenty-three thousand” becomes 723,000.
    • “Four million two hundred thirty-one thousand” becomes 4,231,000.
  • Practice with Examples: Try to convert words to figures using examples. The more you practice, the easier it gets!
  • Use Visual Aids: Drawing place value charts can help you see where each digit belongs.

Example

Let’s look at an example together!

  • Words: Three hundred twenty-one thousand four hundred fifty-six.
  • In Figures:
    • 321,456

Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s practice!

Questions

Easy Level Questions

  1. Write in figures: One thousand.
  2. Write in figures: Two thousand five hundred.
  3. Write in figures: Six hundred.
  4. Write in figures: Four thousand.
  5. Write in figures: Seven hundred twenty.
  6. Write in figures: Eight hundred fifty.
  7. Write in figures: Nine thousand one hundred.
  8. Write in figures: Five thousand eight hundred.
  9. Write in figures: One hundred fifty.
  10. Write in figures: Two hundred.

Medium Level Questions

  1. Write in figures: One hundred twenty-three thousand.
  2. Write in figures: Four hundred fifty-six thousand seven hundred.
  3. Write in figures: Nine hundred thousand two hundred thirty.
  4. Write in figures: Three hundred thousand fifty.
  5. Write in figures: Eight hundred sixty-seven thousand four hundred.
  6. Write in figures: Two million four hundred thousand.
  7. Write in figures: Six hundred thousand eight hundred twenty-five.
  8. Write in figures: Five hundred seventy-three thousand one hundred.
  9. Write in figures: One million two hundred thirty-four thousand.
  10. Write in figures: Three million three hundred three thousand.

Hard Level Questions

  1. Write in figures: Seven hundred eighty-four thousand six hundred fifty-three.
  2. Write in figures: Four million nine hundred ninety-nine thousand eight hundred forty-two.
  3. Write in figures: Five hundred twenty-three thousand one hundred eleven.
  4. Write in figures: Eight million three hundred fifty thousand.
  5. Write in figures: Nine hundred twenty-two thousand four hundred forty-one.
  6. Write in figures: One million five hundred thousand three hundred.
  7. Write in figures: Two million six hundred seventy-two thousand five hundred fifty.
  8. Write in figures: Seven hundred thirty-two thousand eight hundred.
  9. Write in figures: One million nine hundred eighty-four thousand seven hundred twenty-one.
  10. Write in figures: Three hundred thirty-three thousand three hundred thirty-three.

Answers

Easy Level Answers

  1. 1,000
  2. 2,500
  3. 600
  4. 4,000
  5. 720
  6. 850
  7. 9,100
  8. 5,800
  9. 150
  10. 200

Medium Level Answers

  1. 123,000
  2. 456,700
  3. 900,230
  4. 300,050
  5. 867,400
  6. 2,400,000
  7. 600,825
  8. 573,100
  9. 1,234,000
  10. 3,303,000

Hard Level Answers

  1. 784,653
  2. 4,999,842
  3. 523,111
  4. 8,350,000
  5. 922,441
  6. 1,500,300
  7. 2,672,550
  8. 732,800
  9. 1,984,721
  10. 333,333

Conclusion

Great work today, Year 5! You’ve learned how to write large numbers in figures. Remember to use the place value system and practice often. Keep up the good work!