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Column Addition: 3-Digit (5 Addends)

Five 3-digit addends for endurance and accuracy.
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Practice Questions

  1. 124 + 236 + 315 + 278 + 147 = ?
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    1,100

  2. 198 + 205 + 349 + 167 + 281 = ?
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    1,200

  3. 150 + 186 + 214 + 259 + 191 = ?
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    1,000

  4. 279 + 132 + 341 + 225 + 168 = ?
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    1,145

  5. 307 + 194 + 286 + 159 + 203 = ?
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    1,149

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Teaching Notes

Use chunking (add two, then two, then add the fifth).

Common Mistakes
  • Skipping one addend
  • Losing track of carry after chunking
  • Incorrect regrouping
  • Misaligned columns
  • Skipping an addend
  • Arithmetic errors
Differentiation
SupportUse grid paper; focus on 2-3 addends first.
ChallengeSolve mentally; estimate sums before calculating.
Discussion Questions
  • Why is place value important in column addition?
  • How does regrouping simplify large sums?
  • What strategies help avoid errors?
  • How can you estimate the final sum?
Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Operations

Estimated Time

14 minutes

Skills Practiced
Column addition 3-digit 5 addends