Year 3 column subtraction worksheet (ages 7–8, KS2 maths): subtract 3-digit numbers using a formal written method, lining up hundreds, tens and ones and exchanging when needed.

Pupils complete nine column calculations (some with no exchange and some with one or more exchanges), circle the correct answer in three questions, tick four true or false statements, solve six problems and complete a star challenge. Each closed item has one correct answer.

What is included (5 A4 pages plus a thank-you page):
• Front page with four learning objectives, the National Curriculum link and teaching notes.
• Pupil page 1, Subtract in Columns: a short explanation, two tip cards and six column calculations.
• Pupil page 2, Choose the Answer: three further columns, three circle-the-answer questions and four true or false items.
• Pupil page 3, Solve the Problems: six questions, a working-out box and a star challenge.
• Answer key with marking notes.
• A thank-you page.
Written in British English. National Curriculum link: Year 3 mathematics (number - addition and subtraction), “add and subtract numbers with up to 3 digits, using formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction”. The pupil pages print well in black and white and need no preparation. Easy-to-read pupil font. One non-editable PDF. Single-classroom licence.