In Writing Numbers, we looked at different ways of writing numbers using hundreds, tens and units (or ones). Now we are going to build on that and look at numbers that also use thousands. Let's start by watching a video.

Worked examples

question 1

How do we write the number $6107$6107 in words?

$six thousand and seventy one$
A
$six thousand, one hundred and seven$
B

Question 2

Write the following using numerals.

$three thousand and four$

Question 3

What number is $ten$ more than $eight thousand, seven hundred and ninety$ ?

Outcomes

NA2-2

Know forward and backward counting sequences with whole numbers to at least 1000.

NA2-6

Communicate and interpret simple additive strategies, using words, diagrams (pictures), and symbols.

Numbers, words and symbols (1000 to 10000)