FREE Year 3 Maths Worksheets: Downloadable Year 3 Maths Tests, Homework & Curriculum-Aligned Activities

Reliable Year 3 maths worksheets save crucial planning time. Many free teaching resources lack curriculum alignment or a consistent pedagogical approach, forcing you to spend hours adapting materials or creating them from scratch.

That’s why our team of expert teachers has created this definitive collection of Year 3 maths worksheets and tests. Every resource follows a mastery approach, aligns with the KS2 national curriculum for mathematics, and has been reviewed by qualified teachers.This collection includes PDF worksheets ready to print for homework and classroom teaching, as well as online-viewable materials. You’ll find worksheets, tests, maths activities, and logic puzzles – all designed to engage learners, develop thinking and help pupils apply core maths skills with confidence.

About these Year 3 maths worksheets and tests 

The majority of links provided will direct you to the Third Space Learning Maths Hub, where you can access a wide range of teaching resources:

Free resources

Lots of these resources are completely free to download. Simply register for a free account with the Maths Hub with your email address and begin downloading. 

Registration

You will need to register to download, but this process is completely free and very quick.

Premium resources

Other resources require a premium subscription. Schools signed up with Third Space Learning’s AI maths tutoring automatically receive premium access.

Resource topics

We’ve broken up the Year 3 maths national curriculum into the most common skills students are expected to master. 

Many of these free maths worksheets and tests are aimed at helping children improve their number work – we have mental maths practice work, place value worksheets, addition and subtraction worksheets, multiplication worksheets & division worksheets.

How we created these Year 3 maths worksheets

Third Space Learning’s team of former primary school teachers and maths experts created these Year 3 maths worksheets using a maths mastery approach. 

All of our resources:

• Link to the national curriculum and most also align with White Rose Maths.
• Are designed with busy teachers in mind.
• Provided in printable PDF formats with answer sheets and teaching guidance where relevant (e.g., for questions with multiple correct answers).

These worksheets are carefully designed to enhance pupil understanding and practice by integrating:

• Visual Models: Where appropriate, they incorporate visual aids like a bar model or number line to help pupils grasp abstract concepts.

• Dedicated working space: Worksheets often provide space for pupils to show their working out, promoting clearer reasoning and allowing teachers to assess conceptual understanding.

Year 3 maths worksheets for fluency, reasoning, and problem solving

Fluent in Five

Third Space Learning offers Fluent in Five, a resource designed to help children develop confidence and improve both their written and mental maths skills through focused daily practice:

• Ready to go: These downloads include an editable powerpoint and printable worksheets for students, including mark allocations and space for working out making it easy to integrate into your daily maths lessons.
• Quick practice: Each worksheet provides a series of arithmetic questions designed to take no more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
• Key skill development: Developing maths fluency is a key skill, especially at age 7 & 8 as pupils transition from KS1 to KS2 maths.

Rapid Reasoning

Children often struggle with maths reasoning at KS2, especially in lower Key Stage 2.

Rapid Reasoning is a set of daily practice activities designed to help overcome pupils’ barriers to reasoning and problem solving and to develop confidence in tackling varied and complex questions:

• Structured: Each daily worksheet contains three questions specifically focused on solving problems and reasoning.
• Promotes progress: Follows a clear progression in terms of both content domain and cognitive demand.
• Curriculum aligned: Suitable to use with maths mastery schemes such as White Rose Maths.

Free Year 3 maths worksheets for place value

Place value word problems

This Year 3 number and place value worksheet gives a comprehensive range of practice on one-step and two-step word problems to strengthen children’s understanding of place value, including:

• Place value in real-life scenarios
• Writing numbers in numerals and words
• Counting in multiples and hundreds
• Creating 3-digit numbers

Place value code crackers

This place value worksheet provides a fun recap of the place value topic. Children need to solve place value questions to find the punchline to a joke. Questions include:

• Partitioning numbers
• Comparing and ordering numbers
• Finding ten and one hundred more than a number
• Writing numbers in digits

Place value worked examples 

Children love to be the teacher! These worksheets include five answered questions, but they haven’t always been answered correctly. Students need to check the given answers to place value questions involving number lines, Base 10 and counters and explain the errors they find.

Place value extension questions

This place value worksheet includes 20 place value questions that have been designed to extend and stretch pupils’ understanding of place value. The questions cover skills such as:

• representing numbers to 1,000
• identifying the value of digits in a number
• comparing numbers

Free Year 3 maths worksheets for addition and subtraction

Addition and subtraction intervention pack

These Year 3 addition and subtraction slides cover subtraction using the formal written method and using the inverse to solve problems. They use the slides and approach taken by Third Space Learning’s AI tutoring with Skye and provide guidance to support teaching, including:

• Prompts to support pupils
• Effective questions to build conceptual understanding
• Key mathematical terminology
• Common maths misconceptions and how to address these

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Addition and subtraction code crackers

In this worksheet, pupils are tasked with solving problems to find the punchline to a joke. Questions cover adding and subtracting up to two three digit numbers using either a formal written method or a mental method.

Addition and subtraction extension questions

This addition and subtraction worksheet helps deepen and extend pupils’ understanding of addition and subtraction, including formal written methods. It includes questions such as true or false, spot the difference and those that make an intentional mistake, keeping children engaged and challenging them to think about addition and subtraction in a different way.

Addition and subtraction word problems

Practise all different types and contexts for addition and subtraction word problems with this 11-question worksheet. Topics include:

• Creating addition and subtraction calculations
• Application in everyday contexts such as length and money
• Adding and subtracting up to 4-digit numbers

Addition and subtraction worked examples

This worksheet features 5 completed worked examples with answers, however some of the answers in this worksheet might not be correct. Pupils are tasked with spotting the errors and must explain the misconceptions using mathematical language.

Addition and subtraction tarsia puzzles

These puzzles provide an engaging alternative to traditional addition and subtraction worksheets and provide an opportunity for pupils to deepen their understanding in a fun way.

Free Year 3 maths worksheets for multiplication and division

Times tables tests

By Year 3, pupils are expected to be proficient in the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables, including understanding the relationship between different times tables, such as the 2, 4 and 8 times tables and starting to understand the commutative property. These quick Year 3 times tables tests are used to identify any gaps in pupils’ multiplication tables and track their progress. As Year 3 is an important time for times tables, ensure you also encourage the learning of times tables at home and encourage parents to get involved – these could be used as at-home revision materials or homework.

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Times tables

This resource pack is filled with quick, 10 minute games and activities to practise times tables fluency with Year 3 pupils, as well as times table tests with an easy-to-use self-assessment rubric for pupils.

Multiplication & division code crackers

These multiplication and division activities provide an engaging way to engage in retrieval practice with your Year 3 pupils. Pupils are given a joke without a punchline. By answering 11 retrieval questions and cracking the code, they will reveal the punchline to the joke, letter by letter.

Multiplication and division word problems

Challenge your students with this resource featuring a range of multiplication and division word problems. To ensure a thorough grasp of concepts, the questions are varied, spanning from standard scenarios to more abstract challenges like missing number problems. This variety helps children build confidence and flexibility in their problem-solving skills.

Multiplication and division worked examples

In these worksheets, children are presented with completed questions involving multiples, times tables facts, partitioning and formal written methods to complete calculations, but the answers are not always right. Students will need to work through the questions to find the correct answer and explain the errors. 

Multiplication and division extension questions

This resource offers 20 challenging extension questions designed to deepen Year 3 pupils’ understanding of multiplication and division. Perfect for mastery teaching, the questions promote high-level reasoning and problem-solving skills. Use them flexibly for individual challenges, pair work, whole-class discussions, or engaging homework. 

Multiplication and division tarsia puzzles

These tarsia puzzles have been designed to deepen Year 3 pupils’ understanding of multiplication and division. Included in each is a blank template that can be used as an additional task for pupils to create an addition and/or subtraction puzzle of their own.

Free Year 3 maths worksheets for fractions

Fractions maths worksheets

Understanding of fractions starts early and builds progressively in Key Stage 2. These time saving maths worksheets are designed to be completed by children with little support from teachers or other adults, making them great homework activities. 

Fractions tarsia puzzles

These free tarsia puzzles provide pupils with a fun alternative to traditional worksheets to practise skills in adding and subtracting fractions.

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Fractions word problems

This fractions word problems worksheet provides practise on:

• Adding and subtracting fractions
• Unit and non-unit fractions
• Comparing and ordering fractions

Fractions worked examples

Fractions are not always easy for children to understand. By looking at and correcting the work of others, children often find it easier to explain mistakes. This worksheet focuses on enabling children to identify and explain the mistakes in a range of fractions questions, including fractions on a number line and fractions of amounts.

Fractions code crackers

This fun, code-cracking worksheet is the perfect way to recap Year 3 fraction concepts, including equivalent fractions, comparing/ordering, and making a whole. Pupils answer 12 engaging retrieval questions to unlock the punchline of a joke, making revision more exciting and memorable.

Fractions extension questions

This resource is designed for fractions mastery in Year 3, providing high-quality challenges to deepen student understanding.

• 20 questions: Focuses on reasoning and problem-solving 
• Comprehensive coverage: Tasks cover advanced concepts like placing fractions on number lines, proving equivalences, identifying fractions of quantities, and creating word problems.
• Supports mastery: Essential for teachers using a Maths Mastery approach (e.g. White Rose), enabling all pupils to work towards a secure grasp of the topic.

Fractions tarsia puzzles

These tarsia puzzles offer an engaging way to secure essential Year 3 fraction skills. These premium puzzles reinforce pupils’ knowledge of equivalent fractions and fractions of amounts, building the fluency needed for progression throughout Key Stage 2.

Free Year 3 maths worksheets for measurement

Measurement worksheets

Building fluency in key measurement topics is vital in Year 3. These time-saving maths worksheets provide targeted, independent practice for:

• Length
• Perimeter
• Mass
• Capacity
• Money
• Time

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Money worksheets

The Year 3 curriculum places strong emphasis on money, requiring pupils to apply their four-operations knowledge to practical financial problems. This progression from basic coin value in KS1 establishes a fundamental life skill and sets the stage for more complex budgeting and decimal work throughout Key Stage 2. 

The following worksheets ensure comprehensive curriculum coverage and give pupils the structured practice necessary to develop these important skills.

Money code crackers

This worksheet gives pupils a really fun activity while also retrieving past money knowledge – no new content is introduced, making it suitable for more independent work.

Money worked examples

This worksheet is designed to develop crucial mathematical reasoning skills. Pupils must act as the teacher, identifying and explaining errors within five completed money problems. This process builds deep understanding. Topics include:

• Adding money in pounds and pence
• Converting pounds and pence to pence
• Calculating change

Money extension questions

This resource provides five focused extension questions specifically designed to develop Year 3 pupils’ money mastery through complex reasoning and problem-solving. It covers topics such as:

• Solving worded problems involving money
• Identifying, analysing, and explaining errors in currency conversion
• Identifying and explaining the truth or falsity of mathematical statements

Time worksheets

In Year 3, pupils need fluency in several areas of time to ensure a comprehensive understanding, including:

• telling time on analogue clocks (with and without Roman numerals)
• applying appropriate time language
• recalling key time facts (e.g., minutes in an hour, days in a month)

This engaging set of worksheets is designed to effectively recap and reinforce these essential skills.

Time code crackers

This fun, code-cracking worksheet gets Year 3 pupils actively retrieving time knowledge. They answer 11 questions to solve a puzzle and reveal a joke’s punchline, turning recap and revision into a rewarding challenge.

Time worked examples

Boost pupils’ skills in reasoning with this worksheet. Pupils step into the role of the teacher, analysing five pre-solved time word problems for errors. They must identify the misconception, provide the correct answer, and explain the error or misconception.

Time extension questions

These 10 challenging extension questions are designed to deepen Year 3 pupils’ time mastery through advanced reasoning and problem-solving. These questions push pupils beyond standard fluency, covering complex skills such as:

• Solving complex worded problems involving time
• Proving statements and explaining mathematical reasoning
• Identifying, analysing, and explaining mistakes in time calculations

Length and perimeter worksheets

Length and perimeter form a key progression point in the Key Stage 2 curriculum. While KS1 focused on simple linear measurement, Year 3 requires accurate use of standard units and the introduction of perimeter calculation. 

Length and perimeter worked examples

This worksheet includes completed length and perimeter questions for Year 3 pupils to check, comment on and correct. By identifying the errors and misconceptions, pupils can deepen their conceptual understanding of length and perimeter.

Length and perimeter code cracker

This worksheet includes 11 questions that pupils must answer correctly in order to crack the code and reveal the punchline to a joke. Pupils will practise skills in:

• Comparing lengths
• Calculating with lengths
• Finding equivalent lengths
• Calculating perimeter

Mass and capacity

In Year 3, pupils must use standard units (g, kg, ml, l) for accurate measurement, comparison, and calculation. 

This set of worksheets provides targeted practice to secure these essential skills for progression through Key Stage 2.

Mass and capacity extension questions

These 10 extension questions have been designed to allow pupils to go further in their understanding of mass and capacity with a range of reasoning and problem solving questions.

Mass and capacity worked examples

Develop your Year 3 pupils’ understanding of mass and capacity with this worked example worksheet. Featuring 5 completed worked examples with answers, the catch is that the answers in this worksheet might not be correct.

This worksheets provides pupils with practise with:

• Adding masses in kilograms and grams
• Comparing masses
• Subtracting capacities

Mass and capacity code crackers

In this activity, pupils are given a joke without a punchline. By answering 13 retrieval questions correctly, they will crack the code, revealing the punchline to the joke letter by letter.

Free Year 3 maths worksheets for geometry

Shape worksheets

These worksheets have been designed so that children can independently recap key knowledge of 2D shape and 3D shapes, as well as angles and naming different lines.

Designed to support progression for learners of all attainment, these worksheets cover the basics of each topic area, but also include a challenge question to encourage reasoning skills and stretch high attainers.

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Shape code crackers

While children are taught about shapes from Year 1, they are expected to use more complex language to describe a range of shapes in Year 3. This worksheet focuses on the properties of 2-D and 3-D shapes, including and understanding of lines of symmetry and angles.

Shape worked examples

This worksheet encourages Year 3 students to think like the teacher. Pupils need to tackle five solved problems, hunting for errors and misconceptions. Great for teachers taking a mastery approach, this resource covers:

• Identifying lines in a shape
• Drawing shapes
• Identifying properties of 3-D shapes

Shape extension questions

Use these 10 challenging extension questions to push Year 3 pupils toward shape mastery and advanced problem-solving. The questions encourage students to clearly explain their geometric understanding and cover skills such as:

• Proving statements and explaining mathematical truths
• Identifying and explaining mistakes made with 2-D and 3-D shapes
• Comparing similarities and differences between shapes

Free Year 3 maths worksheets for statistics

Statistics maths worksheets

In these worksheets, children are presented with pictograms, bar charts and tables to work with and must work independently to answer questions about graphs or create their own from given data.

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Statistics code crackers

Children are presented one-step and two-step retrieval questions about a bar chart, pictograms and a table. The worksheet helps them to develop their ability to read and interpret data presented in different ways.

Statistics worked examples

This resource encourages pupils to integrate their knowledge of statistics with their reasoning skills by asking them to become the teacher. Pupils analyse five pre-solved data problems that may contain errors, requiring them to clearly identify the mistake, provide the correct solution, and explain the misconception.

Free Year 3 maths tests: all topics

This Year 3 maths assessment covers the entire Year 3 maths curriculum and is one of the best ways to get an overall view of how a child is doing in maths. There are two tests: 

1. Year 3 maths arithmetic test
2. Year 3 maths reasoning test 

Although the time allowed may vary, we recommend setting aside an hour for each. As this includes all Year 3 topics, you may not have covered everything in class yet, so like any formative or summative assessment, it can only provide a snapshot.

Also in this series…

• Year 2 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 6 & 7 Year Olds
• Year 2 Maths Worksheets

• Year 3 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 7 & 8 Year Olds

• Year 4 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 8 & 9 Year Olds
• Year 4 Maths Worksheets

• Year 5 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 9 & 10 Year Olds
• Year 5 Maths Worksheets

• Year 6 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 10 & 11 Year Olds
• Year 6 Maths Worksheets

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