Column Addition (Year 3)
Practise column addition 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.
Each of the 6 rows has 7 dots. How many dots are there altogether?
- 13
- 49
- 42
- 35
Answer: 42. 6 rows of 7 dots: 6 × 7 = 42.
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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