Column Subtraction (Year 3)

Practise column subtraction 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.

What is 24 × 3?

  • 62
  • 66
  • 72
  • 78

Answer: 72. 24 × 3: 20 × 3 = 60, 4 × 3 = 12. 60 + 12 = 72.

ProCompare and infer.

Find mistake: 234 + 158 = 282.

  • Forgot to carry. Ones 4+8=12. Tens needs +1. Should be 392.
  • No mistake.
  • Should be 482.
  • Should be 282.

Answer: Forgot to carry. Ones 4+8=12. Tens needs +1. Should be 392.. Carry missed.

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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