Numbers and place value
Grade 3 · Math
Explore numbers, spot patterns and explain how you worked it out.
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Roman numerals to 100
Match Roman numerals I to C with their values. Free Grade 3 math game.
Play Roman numerals to 100
Learning about numbers and place value
In this Grade 3 math collection, you can practice Roman numerals to 100. Choose a game above for a short activity, or explore the examples below before you play. The full guide for each game explains its controls, gives more examples and includes a free printable for practice away from the screen.
Talk it through
Use counters, a drawing or a number line before moving to a mental method. Ask your child to explain a choice, then change one number and try the method again.
Ask: “How could you show the same answer another way?” Give your child time to explain. Return to an example after playing and ask whether they would approach it differently.
Roman numerals to 100
In this matching game, children pair Roman numerals with the numbers they represent. Many rounds include subtractive numerals such as IV, IX, XL and XC, which are the ones children find hardest.
Try an example: XXVII
XX = 20, VII = 7.
Show the answer
27
What to look out for
Reading IX as 11. Remember: when the smaller symbol comes first, subtract. XI is 11; IX is 9.
Practice away from the screen
- Spot Roman numerals on clocks, watches, film credits and the names of kings and queens.
Curriculum connections
Roman numerals to 100
Number-system enrichment, not a Common Core requirement. Explore Roman numerals through 100 alongside world history.
Questions families ask
Where should we start with numbers and place value?
Start with Roman numerals to 100. Look at the worked example together, then try a round. If the task feels unfamiliar, use the full game guide or its free printable before trying again.
Does this cover everything taught at this level?
No. These games provide focused practice. Grade suggestions do not replace your school’s curriculum, and any Common Core connection applies only to the skill described.