3rd Grade Adding and Subtracting Within 1,000 Test with Point Values (PDF)

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This grade 3 add subtract 1000 test for 3rd Grade covers adding and subtracting within 1,000 (Common Core 3.NBT.A.2), with a free PDF to print.

This 20-point test checks adding and subtracting within 1,000 (Common Core 3.NBT.A.2). Work alone, show your steps, and write each answer clearly. You have 45 minutes.

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About this test
  • Grade: Grade 3
  • Chapter: Adding and Subtracting Within 1,000
  • Standards: 3.NBT.A.2
  • Time: 45 minutes
  • Total: 20 points

Grade 3 add subtract 1000 test: questions

Question 1 – Basic sums and differences [2 pts]

Find each answer.

  1. \(354 + 427\) (1 point)
  2. \(689 – 235\) (1 point)

Question 2 – Regrouping [2 pts]

Find each answer.

  1. \(568 + 277\) (1 point)
  2. \(704 – 356\) (1 point)

Question 3 – Sticker blocks [2 pts]

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Each block picture shows one child’s stickers.

The pictures show how many stickers Priya and Ethan have.

  1. How many stickers does each child have? (1 point)
  2. How many stickers do they have together? (1 point)

Question 4 – Number line jumps [2 pts]

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A student’s jumps from 436.
  1. Write the addition equation shown by the jumps. (1 point)
  2. Find the number where the last jump lands. (1 point)

Question 5 – Estimate and find [2 pts]

Jamie plans to add \(538 + 274\).

  1. Round both numbers to the nearest hundred and give the estimated total. (1 point)
  2. Give the exact total. (1 point)

Question 6 – Pencils sold [2 pts]

The school store sold 346 pencils on Monday and 278 pencils on Tuesday. Let p be the number of pencils sold on both days.

  1. Write an equation for p. (1 point)
  2. Solve the equation. (1 point)

Question 7 – Road trip miles [2 pts]

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A road trip of 925 miles.

The Garcia family drives 925 miles on a road trip. They have driven 468 miles so far. How many miles are left? Write a number sentence and the answer.

Question 8 – Jamal's mistake [2 pts]

Jamal found \(623 – 195\) and wrote 572.

  1. Find the correct difference. (1 point)
  2. Explain the mistake Jamal made. (1 point)

Question 9 – Can collection [3 pts]

Mei’s class collects cans. Week 1: 285 cans. Week 2: 347 cans. The goal is 800 cans.

  1. How many cans did the class collect in two weeks? (1 point)
  2. How many more cans are needed to reach the goal? (1 point)
  3. In Week 3 the class collects 210 cans. Does the class reach the goal? Explain. (1 point)

Question 10 – Unknown numbers [1 pt]

Find the missing number: \(?+ 158 = 502\).

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Key facts behind this grade 3 add subtract 1000 test

Key facts
  • Within 1,000 means every number and every answer is 1,000 or less.
  • 10 ones make 1 ten and 10 tens make 1 hundred; trading them is called regrouping.
  • In addition, regroup when a column sum is 10 or more.
  • In subtraction, regroup when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit.
  • Check a subtraction by adding the difference to the number subtracted.

How to use this grade 3 add subtract 1000 test

Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.

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