Making numbers

Making numbers

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This task is about using digits to make numbers.
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Lee had cards with digits on them which she arranged to make the 3-digit number 6 1 9. 

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a)  The cards can be rearranged to make numbers smaller than 6 1 9.
Write one smaller number.

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b)  The cards can be rearranged to make numbers larger than 6 1 9.
Write one larger number.

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c)  What is the smallest number that can be made with the three cards?
Write the number.

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d)  What is the largest number that can be made with the three cards?
Write the number.

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e)  Jill has 3 cards with digits on them.
 
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  Write 6 different numbers Jill can make with these digits.
   
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with SOME auto-marking).
Level:
2
Description of task: 
Students use digit cards to create 3-digit whole numbers and identify smallest and largest values.
Answers/responses: 
  

Y5 (05/1998)

a) 169 or 196 very easy
b) 691, 916 or 961 very easy
c) 169 easy
d) 961 easy
e) 458, 485, 548, 584, 845, 854 (any order) easy