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Grade 3 Word problems Worksheets & Practice

Word problems turn real situations into mathematical operations. Discover the strategy, try a few examples, and choose a free printable level.

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What your learner will practice

Multiplication and clear reasoning. Third graders begin to use multiplication, division, fractions and measurement regularly. Discuss which operation fits the question.

With word problems in Grade 3, the goal is to build understanding and to explain the method, not just get a number. Take breaks and repeat short sessions when needed.

How to solve word problems problems

  1. 1Read the story once for meaning and again for quantities.
  2. 2Ask what is known and what is missing; draw a quick model.
  3. 3Write an equation, solve it, and label the answer with units.
Common mistake to watch for

Do not choose an operation based only on one keyword.

Try these six examples

Read each question, solve on paper, and then check the answer. The full printable sets below provide 20 new problems each.

  1. 180 pencils are shared equally by 20 students. How many each? Answer: 9
  2. There are 26 books. 7 are checked out. How many remain? Answer: 19
  3. 16 bags each have 15 marbles. How many marbles altogether? Answer: 240
  4. There are 22 books. 8 are checked out. How many remain? Answer: 14
  5. There are 19 books. 5 are checked out. How many remain? Answer: 14
  6. There are 21 books. 7 are checked out. How many remain? Answer: 14

Helpful teaching idea

Tell the story back without the numbers before solving it.

Practice a few facts daily, and return to tricky questions after a short break.