Column Addition (Year 3)
Practise column addition within Arithmetic for Year 3, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 3 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Whole 80, part 35. Other part?
- 45
- 115
- 55
- 25
Answer: 45. 80 − 35.
ProCompare and infer.
Each of the 2 rows has 3 dots. How many dots are there altogether?
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 9
Answer: 6. 2 rows of 3 dots: 2 × 3 = 6.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Ben has £100. He spends £35 on a book, then is given £15 more. How much now?
- £80
- £65
- £50
- £70
Answer: £80. 100 − 35 + 15.
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