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The Biggest Number - 3-Digit Subtraction Game

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Give students practice with the vertical subtraction algorithm in a competitive dice game. Each player rolls three dice and arranges the digits to build the biggest possible 3-digit number, then subtracts the smaller number from the larger using the algorithm to find the winner's score for that round.

What's included:

  • Game mats covering 4 rounds each, with space to record rolls, biggest numbers, working out and round winners

  • 6 coloured mats, plus a black and white version


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FormatMath Games & Activities
Year/Grade3rd
Year/Grade4th
FormatWorksheet/Printable
Content AreaMathematics1. Number and AlgebraAddition & Subtraction
Learning ProgramsMathsGrades 3 & 41. Number & AlgebraAddition & Subtraction6. 3-Digit Addition & Subtraction: Vertical Algorithms with & without regrouping