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1.
Use the picture graph. Room D read 20 fewer books than Room B. How many books did Room D read?
- 5 books
- 90 books
- 50 books
- 40 books
Use the picture graph. How many votes were there in all?
Use the bar graph. On Day D, the class planted 20 more seeds than on Day B. How many seeds were planted on all four days?
4.
Use the picture graph. Ana gives 4 of her acorns to Ben. How many acorns does Ben have now?
- 6 acorns
- 22 acorns
- 16 acorns
- 8 acorns
Use the picture graph. The shop wants to sell 200 pizzas in three days. How many more pizzas must it sell to reach 200?
6.
Use the bar graph. Which day had 15 fewer bikes than Wednesday?
- Thursday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Friday
7.
Use the picture graph. Park D had 25 kites. How should its row look on this graph?
- 2 whole kites and half a kite
- 3 whole kites
- 25 whole kites
- 5 whole kites
8.
Use the bar graph. Which sentence is true?
- Week 4 had twice as many cans as Week 2.
- Week 1 had 20 more cans than Week 4.
- Week 3 had as many cans as Weeks 1 and 2 together.
- Weeks 2 and 4 together had more cans than Week 3.
9.
Use the bar graph. How many books did Grade 1 donate?
- 40 books
- 35 books
- 45 books
- 50 books
Use the bar graph. What is the difference between the most minutes and the fewest minutes read?

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About this worksheet

This Grade 3 math worksheet gives focused practice with picture and bar graphs using short, self-checking problems. The Grade 3 reference book revisits the skill through models, equations, and word problems, so this page rotates across direct calculation, reasoning, visual interpretation, and explanation prompts. Students should read what the question asks before choosing an operation or model. Each level has its own questions: support versions use friendlier numbers and three answer choices, standard versions work at grade level, and challenge versions add two-step and reasoning questions.

Encourage children to write or say the equation that matches the story, then check whether the answer fits the context. The goal is not just getting a number; it is explaining why that number answers the particular Grade 3 problem. Each item keeps the standard narrow enough for practice while still using varied situations so the page does not feel like one repeated drill.

What your child will learn

Use the target Grade 3 standard
Connect models and equations
Solve in context
Check answers with reasoning

Common Core standard: 3.MD.B.3

Worked example

A strong answer matches the model, the operation, and the words in the problem.

Common mistake

Using a remembered procedure without checking what the problem is asking.

Helpful hint

Match the numbers to the model or story before calculating.

Next skill: Line Plots With Measurement Earlier: Mass and Liquid Volume

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with picture and bar graphs?

Using a remembered procedure without checking what the problem is asking.

How can I help my child with picture and bar graphs?

Match the numbers to the model or story before calculating.

Are these 3rd grade math worksheets free to print?

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