Class 3 Maths - MAHARASHTRA
Double Century
The chapter Double Century in Mathematics for Class 3 Maharashtra (MSBSHSE) students takes young learners beyond the number 100 into the world of larger numbers up to 999. Students learn how to read, write, and count numbers in sequence, understand place value with hundreds, tens, and units, and represent numbers using currency notes and abacus beads. This chapter builds a strong foundation for addition and subtraction of three-digit numbers, which is crucial for scoring high marks in school exams and developing everyday mathematical skills.
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Introduction to Hundreds
When we group 10 tens together, we get 1 hundred (100), which is the start of three-digit numbers.
Place Value of Three-Digit Numbers
Every digit in a three-digit number has a position: Hundreds, Tens, and Units (or Ones), which tells us its exact value.
Reading and Writing Numbers up to 999
Students learn how to write three-digit numbers in figures and in words, such as 200 as 'two hundred' and 543 as 'five hundred forty-three'.
Expanded Form
Writing a number by showing the value of each digit, like 356 = 300 + 50 + 6.
Comparing Numbers
Using signs like greater than (>), less than (<), and equal to (=) to compare three-digit numbers by looking at the hundreds place first.
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Board Exam Info
In the Maharashtra (MSBSHSE) Class 3 Mathematics examinations, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Common question types include writing numbers in words, writing numbers in expanded form, filling in missing numbers in sequences, and comparing numbers using symbols like <, >, and =.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes after 99?
After 99 comes 100, which is our first three-digit number and is called one hundred.
How do we find the place value of a digit in a 3-digit number?
The place value depends on where the digit sits. If it is in the hundreds place, multiply it by 100; if in the tens place, by 10; and if in the units place, it stays as it is.
What does 'Double Century' mean in mathematics?
A single century is 100, so a double century means two hundred (200).
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