Place Value Mystery Numbers
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Place Value Mystery Numbers" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Place value mystery numbers for 3rd to 5th grade: 18 riddles in 3 levels, from 3-digit to 6-digit, plus a make-your-own challenge. Answer key included. Part of our place value math activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Students work alone or with a partner, going from Level 1 up. Use for place value review or a math center, and have them trade the make-your-own pages.
What students will practice
- Practices place value by solving 18 clue riddles and writing one digit per box, up to 6-digit numbers.
- Builds clue writing with a final challenge to write 4 clues for a secret number and solve a partner's.
- Works for 3rd to 5th grade alone or in pairs, from Level 1 up, for place value review or a math center.
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FAQ
How do I use the Place Value Mystery Numbers?
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Students work alone or with a partner, going from Level 1 up. Use for place value review or a math center, and have them trade the make-your-own pages.
What are the Place Value Mystery Numbers?
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Four pages after the cover. Pages 1 to 3 hold 6 clue riddles each: Level 1 has 3-digit numbers, Level 2 has 4-digit and 5-digit numbers and Level 3 has 6-digit numbers. Children write one digit per box. Page 4 is a final challenge where students write 4 clues for their own secret number and solve a partner's. The answer key gives all 18 numbers, such as 453, 52,600 and 985,316.
Can I use the Place Value Mystery Numbers at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade math activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade place value resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are place value resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these place value resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Math Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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