Place Value (Year 3)
Read, write, order and compare numbers, understanding the value of each digit.
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.
How many tens are in 29?
- 3
- 29
- 9
- 2
Answer: 2. 29 has 2 tens (and 9 ones).
ProCompare and infer.
Which numeral matches the arrow on the number line?
- 20
- 25
- 52
- 35
Answer: 25. The arrow sits on 25.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
What is 10 more than 57?
- 57
- 67
- 47
- 58
Answer: 67. 10 more than 57 is 67 — only the tens digit changes.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is place value?
- Read, write, order and compare numbers, understanding the value of each digit.
- How can my child practise place value at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
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