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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What is place value?
Read, write, order and compare numbers, understanding the value of each digit.
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