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3rd Grade Two-Step Word Problems worksheets

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Two-Step Word Problems

Grade 3 Math Worksheet

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1.
There are 48 markers in 6 boxes, the same in each box. Then each box gets 3 more. How many markers are in one box now?
- 11
- 51
- 8
- 9
2.
Workers put 56 chairs in 7 equal rows. Then they take 3 chairs from each row. How many chairs are in each row now?
- 53
- 5
- 8
- 11
3.
Nia buys 4 packs of 8 pens. She gives n pens away and has 25 left. Which equation matches?
- (4 × 8) − n = 25
- 4 × (8 − n) = 25
- (4 × 8) + n = 25
- (4 + 8) − n = 25
4.
Eva has 50 stamps. She buys 3 packs of 6 stamps. Which equation finds c, the stamps she has now?
- c = 50 + (3 × 6)
- c = 50 − (3 × 6)
- c = 50 + 3 + 6
- c = (50 + 3) × 6
5.
A farmer packs 6 boxes with 9 apples each. Then he adds 7 more apples in a bag. How many apples are there in all?
- 61
- 47
- 22
- 54
6.
What is 40 − (3 × 7)?
- 61
- 21
- 19
- 18
7.
A team scores 7 points in each of 5 rounds. Then it loses 6 points. What is the final score?
- 29
- 6
- 35
- 41
Ravi has 45 tickets. He plays 3 games that cost 9 tickets each. How many tickets are left?
9.
63 pretzels are shared by 9 tables. Then each table gets 2 more. Which equation finds p, the pretzels at one table?
- p = (63 − 9) + 2
- p = (63 ÷ 9) + 2
- p = (63 ÷ 9) − 2
- p = (63 + 2) ÷ 9
10.
36 children ride in 4 vans, the same number in each. Then 2 more get in each van. Which two steps solve it?
- add, then divide
- multiply, then add
- divide, then subtract
- divide, then add

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About this worksheet

This Grade 3 math worksheet gives focused practice with two-step 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. 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.OA.D.8

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: Arithmetic Patterns Earlier: Multiply and Divide Fluently

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with two-step word problems?

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

How can I help my child with two-step 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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