Ordering Numbers (Year 3)

Practise ordering numbers within Number & Place Value 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.

Put these number cards in order, smallest first. Which row is correct?

  • 21, 40, 31
  • 31, 21, 40
  • 40, 31, 21
  • 21, 31, 40

Answer: 21, 31, 40. In order, smallest first: 21, 31, 40.

ProCompare and infer.

Fill: 562 = 500 + ___ + 2.

  • 60
  • 6
  • 600
  • 56

Answer: 60. Tens value = 6 × 10.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

Which ten is the arrow closest to?

  • 60
  • 30
  • 40
  • 50

Answer: 40. 41 is between 40 and 50; it is closest to 40.

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