Get to grips with understanding place value through this interactive worksheet that requires sorting numbers in descending order. The material provides hands-on practice for three-digit to five-digit numbers.

Kids often find ordering numbers confusing because they may need help understanding the significance of each digit based on its position within a number, leading to difficulty in comparing values. The concept of place value helps by providing a clear framework where each digit's value is determined by its position, tens, hundreds, etc. Children can more confidently and accurately order numbers by mastering place value, improving their overall numerical literacy.