Building secure place value understanding for children with dyscalculia

Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3: Place Value to 1000 is a photocopiable worksheet resource by Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, designed to help learners with dyscalculia develop a secure understanding of place value up to 1000. It completes the Succeed with Dyscalculia series, moving learners on from number bonds to the next key building block in number sense.

As with the rest of the series, the worksheets use small, carefully sequenced steps so that children experience success before moving on. The uncluttered layout is designed to help learners build clear mental images of place value, while built-in teaching ideas encourage multisensory instruction and the use of concrete materials alongside the worksheets themselves.

For schools

• A ready-to-use, photocopiable master that SENCOs, maths leads and teaching assistants can reproduce for a whole class, small group or one-to-one intervention.
• Supports the graduated approach for pupils working on place value as part of an EHCP or SEN support plan, whether as a starting point or a follow-on from Books 1 and 2.
• Suitable for use across primary and secondary settings wherever a pupil needs structured practice with place value to 1000, regardless of chronological age.
• A practical, low-cost addition to a school's maths intervention toolkit, working well alongside other concrete numeracy resources.

For parents and home learning

• Gives parents a structured way to support their child's understanding of place value at home, whether or not Books 1 and 2 have been used first.
• The "little and often" approach keeps sessions short, helping to reduce frustration for children who find maths stressful.
• Builds clear mental images of number that a child can return to and reinforce over time.

Place value is a common area of difficulty for children with dyscalculia, who can struggle to understand what a digit represents depending on its position in a number. Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 addresses this directly, using small, sequential steps and multisensory reinforcement to help place value to 1000 make sense, rather than relying on memorising rules alone.

The authors, Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, base the series on established approaches to teaching maths to learners with dyscalculia, including working from a learner's existing knowledge and consolidating understanding through games and concrete materials.

Whether you are completing an intervention programme at school or supporting a child's understanding of place value at home, Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 offers a clear, manageable way to work through this key topic. Order your copy from The Dyslexia Shop today.

• Photocopiable worksheet resource focused on place value to 1000.
• Uncluttered worksheet layout designed to help learners build clear mental images of number.
• Includes teaching ideas for multisensory instruction and the use of concrete materials.
• Uses a "little and often" approach, with small progression steps between worksheets.
• Written by Cat Eadle and Steve Chinn.
• ISBN: 9781903842249.
• Book 3 of the three-part Succeed with Dyscalculia series.

• Makes place value concrete. Learners with dyscalculia build a secure understanding of place value to 1000 through small, sequential steps rather than memorised rules.
• Ready to use in class or at home. The photocopiable format means teachers and parents can start using the worksheets immediately, with no extra preparation.
• Written by recognised specialists. Authored by Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, both known for their work on mathematics learning difficulties and dyscalculia.
• Completes a proven series. Book 3 brings the Succeed with Dyscalculia series full circle, from number bonds to place value.

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• What is Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 and what does it cover?
  Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 is a photocopiable worksheet resource that helps learners build a secure understanding of place value to 1000. Written by Steve Chinn and Cat Eadle, it completes the Succeed with Dyscalculia series and uses small, sequential steps to develop clear mental images of number.
• Is Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 suitable for children with dyscalculia?
  Yes, it is specifically designed for learners with dyscalculia, who often find place value one of the harder areas of early number understanding. The uncluttered worksheets and "little and often" approach help build place value understanding step by step.
• How can teachers use Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 in the classroom?
  Teachers can photocopy the worksheets for whole-class teaching, small-group intervention or one-to-one support with pupils working on place value. It fits well within a graduated approach for pupils on SEN support or an EHCP, whether used alone or after Books 1 and 2.
• Can parents use Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 at home?
  Yes, parents can work through the ready-made worksheets with their child at home to support their understanding of place value. Short, regular sessions following the "little and often" approach help build confidence without adding pressure.
• What age group is Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 suitable for?
  Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 is designed for learners of any age who need to build a secure understanding of place value to 1000, rather than being tied to one school year group. This makes it suitable for both primary-age pupils and older learners.
• Who are the authors of Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3?
  Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3 is written by Cat Eadle and Steve Chinn. Steve Chinn is a UK specialist known for his work on mathematics learning difficulties and dyscalculia.
• Do I need Books 1 and 2 before using Succeed with Dyscalculia Book 3?
  No, Book 3 focuses on place value rather than number bonds, so it can be used on its own. Learners who have completed Books 1 and 2 will already be familiar with the series' teaching approach, but this is not essential to start Book 3.