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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