Place Value Detective Puzzles - Free
Free printable maths reasoning worksheets for ages 8-10. Use hundreds, tens and ones to solve number clues and justify ordering decisions.
Nine tasks on digit values, rearranging digits, unique-solution number mysteries and complete answer lists.
Included in the 6-page A4 PDF:
Teacher quick guide with a modelling example, support and extension ideas (page 1).
Three black-and-white student worksheets with space for calculations, drawings and explanations (pages 2-4).
Worked answers with reasons and alternative responses where appropriate (pages 5-6).
Prior knowledge: Reading three-digit numbers and identifying hundreds, tens and ones.
Use one sheet for a lesson starter, small-group session or independent practice. Allow about 10-20 minutes per sheet and adjust to your learners. Print pages 2-4 at actual size; retain pages 5-6 for checking and discussion. Suggested ages are a difficulty guide.
Part of the CluePath Math free reasoning series: Solve. Check. Explain.
Licence: CC BY-ND 4.0. Unchanged sharing, including commercial sharing, is permitted with attribution; distributed adaptations are not permitted.




