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Number & place value videos

Find out about place value and different types of numbers, and discover top tips on helping your child understand them.

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What is number?

This short animation explains the concept of number and the difference between cardinal, ordinal and nominal numbers.

How to help your child
recognise numbers

Paul Repper goes through his tips to help your child recognise numbers and patterns.

What is subitising?

Watch this short animation for an introduction to subitising and early number sense.

What is place value?

Watch this short animation for an introduction to place value.

Understanding place value: Part 1

Part 1 of Paul Repper's top tips for helping your child learn about place value.

Understanding place value: Part 2

Part 2 of Paul Repper's top tips for helping your child learn about place value.

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