3rd Grade Color by Code Math Worksheet - Addition and Subtraction

Combine multi-digit addition and subtraction with color-by-code practice. Students solve the calculations, color the sections using answer ranges, and check the numerical answer key.
Grades
Grade 3
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated May 18, 2023

Subject
Math, Addition and Subtraction
Topic
Multi-digit addition, Multi-digit subtraction
Resource types
Worksheets
Answer key
Included
Standards
3.NBT.A.2

Product description

From the author

Reviewing 3rd grade math standards is a must to help your students succeed. There are so many new concepts they have to learn throughout the year, but we really don't want them to forget what they've already learned. A fun way to get students practicing key concepts is to have math color pages.

This math color by code has students answer several addition and subtraction problems. There are problems with both 3 and 4 digits. There are some where students will have to know how to subtract across 0s. Once they have their answer, they then color in the sections based on what their answer is.

You may need to do a problem on the page with them, to make sure students understand the code. This code has students look for numbers between other numbers. For example, they will need to color based on an answer being between 200-299. Make sure they understand exactly what that means and how many numbers that includes.

When I do this with my students they always have to show their answer, and not just the color. I have students complete the problems in pencil and color around. Or, they can trace with a sharpie and color over that. If they only have the color, you won't know if they truly understand the skill.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Solve multi-digit addition and subtraction problems

  • Use numerical results to follow a color key

  • Check computation against the numerical answer key

Teaching tips

  • Require all calculations before coloring to keep the arithmetic visible.

  • Have learners estimate large problems to catch unreasonable answers.

Skills covered

  • Multi-digit computation

  • Color-code application

  • Regrouping accuracy

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Are both operations included in the same activity?

Yes. Students solve addition and subtraction problems and use the result-based color code.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 3.NBT.A.2

Core concepts

  • Addition and subtraction

  • Color by code

  • Third-grade math

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