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?
- 34
- 35
- 44
- 33
Answer: 34. Count the shaded squares: 3 full rows of ten and 4 more = 34.
ProCompare and infer.
What number has 2 tens and 3 ones?
- 5
- 32
- 23
- 33
Answer: 23. 2 tens and 3 ones make 23.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
What is 10 more than 21?
- 11
- 31
- 22
- 21
Answer: 31. 10 more than 21 is 31 — 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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