Grade 3 - Math

Grade 3 Perimeter Word Problems Worksheet

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Perimeter Word Problems

Grade 3 - Math - Challenge Me

Worksheet 1
  1. A rug is 12 feet long and 3 feet wide. How much border tape is needed around it?

  2. Which answer explains the difference between area and perimeter?

  3. A square garden has sides of 6 meters. What is the perimeter?

  4. A rectangle is 8 feet long and 5 feet wide. What is the perimeter?

  5. Two rectangles both have area 24. One is 4 by 6. Which perimeter does it have?

  6. Which situation asks for perimeter?

  7. A rectangle has perimeter 30 inches and one side length 10 inches. What is the width?

  8. What missing side makes the perimeter 22: 6, 5, 6, __?

  9. A poster has sides 9 cm, 9 cm, 4 cm, and 4 cm. What is the perimeter?

  10. Which formula-like expression finds perimeter of a 7 by 4 rectangle?

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About this worksheet

This Grade 3 math worksheet gives focused practice with perimeter word problems 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. Support versions keep the numbers friendlier, while standard and challenge versions keep the same concept with closer answer choices. 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

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.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with perimeter word problems?
Using a remembered procedure without checking what the problem is asking.
How can I help my child with perimeter word problems?
Match the numbers to the model or story before calculating.
Are these 3rd grade math worksheets free to print?
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