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Free Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Getting Started

Match numerals and number words: write the number for a word and the word for a number. A gentle first step with small numbers and plenty of space. This Year 3 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 3
Subject
Maths
Topic
Counting
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
New Zealand Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • reading number words
  • writing numbers in words
  • knowing numbers to ten

Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Getting Started

  1. 1Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Level 1
  2. 2Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Level 2
  3. 3Year 3 Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Getting Started
  4. 4Year 3 Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Level 1

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 3 students (typically ages 7–8) working on counting. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Level 1.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Mathematics · Counting

Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Getting Started

Name

Date

Score /

Write each number in words, or write the number for each word. Numbers to ten.

1.4 = (answer space)
2.seven = (answer space)
3.10 = (answer space)
4.nine = (answer space)
5.3 = (answer space)
6.eight = (answer space)
7.5 = (answer space)
8.two = (answer space)
9.1 = (answer space)
10.six = (answer space)
11.four = (answer space)
12.9 = (answer space)
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Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.

  • Worksheet

    Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Level 1

    Match numerals and number words: write the number for a word and the word for a number. Builds confidence with the core skill before…

    Difficulty
    Level 1 · Easier
    Time
    10 min
    Questions
    12 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    Year 3 Number Words Worksheet — Level 2

    Match numerals and number words: write the number for a word and the word for a number. Expected-level practice for this year group. This…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    10 min
    Questions
    12 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

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About this resource

Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
Success Tutoring
Last reviewed
1 October 2026
How it was made
Generated by checked procedures

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