Designed by Zarah
Edited by Chris
This collection of free 3 digit subtraction (without regrouping) worksheets includes a range of fun activities and challenges to keep students engaged in their learning. This task is generally covered Grade 2 or Grade 3. All the worksheets are designed to be printed onto A4 paper.
Make sure you select the “shrink to fit” option when printing to avoid any cut-offs on your print.
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Common Core© Aligned Learning Outcomes
These worksheets partially or fully address the following Common Core© learning outcomes:
Grade 2 Math
2.NBT.B.7: “Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three-digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.”
Grade 3 Math
3.NBT.A.2: “Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.”
Free 3 Digit Subtraction Without Regrouping Worksheets
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This straightforward worksheet starts with a short tutorial, followed by 25 introductory problems to solve.
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This worksheet creates the context of a woman doing inventory, and you need to figure out how many of each object to purchase – all through simple 3-digit subtraction tasks.
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This scaffolded version includes some but not all the numbers in the answer. This allows students to check their work to make sure they’re on track and helps give them confidence as they work.
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This visual version uses base ten blocks instead of numbers. It includes 2x sheets – most teachers print it double-sided. This was designed to help address the aspect of learning outcome 2.NBT.B.7 that reads: “…Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models…”
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This popular version requires students to complete the problem, match the answer to a letter, then enter the letter in the code at the bottom of the page. Crack the code to win!
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Word problems are very common in standardized tests, and called for throughout the curriculum. This version presents 10 word problems that involve 3-digit subtraction without regrouping. Great for test prep!
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This difficult version requires students to reverse-engineer the problem. They start with the answer and have to come up with the question! Great for testing mastery.
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A simple drill and practice version that can be used for homework, revision, or spaced repetition. Have students master this sheet before moving on to learning regrouping!
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