Year 3 Autumn Block 1

Autumn Block 1: Place Value Within 1000

Week 1 Small Steps:

  • Represent numbers within 100
  • Partition numbers within 100
  • Use a number line to 100
  • Use hundreds
  • Represent numbers within 1000

Week 2 Small Steps:

  • Partition numbers within 1000
  • Use hundreds, tens and ones
  • Find 1, 10 or 100 more or less
  • Use a number line to 1000
  • Estimate on a number line
  • Compare numbers within 1000
  • Order numbers within 1000
  • Count in 50s

National Curriculum Objectives:

  • Identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations
  • Read and write numbers up to 1,000 in numerals and in words
  • Recognise the place value of each digit in a 3-digit number (hundreds, tens, ones)
  • Count from 0 in multiples of 50 and 100
  • Compare and order numbers up to 1,000
  • Solve number problems and practical problems involving these ideas

Year 3 Autumn Block 1: Place Value Within 1000 – FAQs

What does Year 3 Place Value Within 1000 cover?
This block introduces key place value concepts including recognising hundreds, partitioning 3-digit numbers, using number lines to 1,000, and comparing and ordering numbers. Pupils also practise counting in 50s and estimating number positions.

How is this block linked to the national curriculum?
It aligns with the Year 3 national curriculum objectives for number and place value, including reading and writing numbers to 1,000 and understanding the place value of each digit in a 3-digit number.

Do the resources follow the White Rose small steps?
Yes – our resources for this block closely follow the White Rose Maths small steps, with clear progression and structured activities to support mastery.

Where can I find a full overview?
You can download our free Year 3 maths yearly overview here. It includes learning objectives for every block across the year.

Do you offer maths subject leader support?
Yes – explore our maths subject leader resources to help with curriculum planning and evidence gathering.