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3.9 Subtraction Within 1,000 Using Place Value Strategies Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 3.9 Subtraction Within 1,000 Using Place Value Strategies. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Select the correct difference within 1,000 and identify the correct regrouping step or number-line move for a subtraction problem. (CCSS 3.NBT.A.2)

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Grade 3

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Math

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Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Subtract 328 from the difference of 1,000 and 275.
Solution & Explanation:First find 1,000 - 275 = 725. Then subtract 328: 725 - 328 = 397.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Which three-step subtraction correctly solves 734 - 568?
A734 - 500 = 234; 234 - 60 = 174; 174 + 8 = 182
B734 - 50 = 684; 684 - 60 = 624; 624 - 8 = 616
C734 - 568 = 176 because 8 - 4 = 4
D734 - 500 = 234; 234 - 60 = 174; 174 - 8 = 166
Solution & Explanation:Break 568 into 500, 60, and 8. Subtracting each part gives 166.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A robot counts down from 903 by 275. What number does it say?
Solution & Explanation:Subtract 200 to get 703, subtract 70 to get 633, and subtract 5 to get 628.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 3.NBT.A.2 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS 3.NBT.A.2. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Select the correct difference within 1,000 and identify the correct regrouping step or number-line move for a subtraction problem. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS 3.NBT.A.2. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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