Two-step word problems: printable worksheets
Two-step word problems with the four operations: add and subtract within 1,000, multiply and divide within 100.
Sample worksheet
The first 2 problems of a real worksheet, made the way the builder makes it. Open it in the builder to change the number of problems, the difficulty and the layout, then print.
1.
Mei puts 60 stamps into 6 equal groups.
Yara has 20 more stamps than one group.
How many stamps does Yara have?
Equation:
Yara has stamps.
2.
Aiko has 6 bags with 3 pears in each bag.
Hassan has 9 more pears than Aiko.
How many pears does Hassan have?
Equation:
Hassan has pears.
Show answers
1.
Equation: ;
Yara has 30 stamps.
2.
Equation: ;
Hassan has 27 pears.
What students practise
I can show multiplication as equal groups and arrays.
Students interpret multiplication as equal groups, arrays and repeated addition, and write the matching equation.
Key words
- equal groups
- groups that each have the same number
- array
- objects arranged in equal rows and columns
- factor
- a number being multiplied
- product
- the answer to a multiplication problem
Common mistakes
- Adds the factors instead of multiplying.
- Uses groups of different sizes.
Standards
Common Core State Standards this worksheet practises.
- 3.OA.D.8: Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding. (unverified)
- 3.NBT.A.2: Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms. (unverified)
- 3.MD.A.2: Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects, and solve one-step word problems. (unverified)
Related topics
- Before this: Word problems: multiply and divide (Grade 3)
- Next: Comparing with times as many (Grade 4)