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 squares are shaded?
- 66
- 64
- 75
- 65
Answer: 65. Count the shaded squares: 6 full rows of ten and 5 more = 65.
ProCompare and infer.
What number has 1 tens and 3 ones?
- 13
- 4
- 31
- 23
Answer: 13. 1 tens and 3 ones make 13.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
What is 10 less than 44?
- 43
- 44
- 54
- 34
Answer: 34. 10 less than 44 is 34 — 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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