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3.38 Two Step Word Problems Using the Four Operations Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 3.38 Two Step Word Problems Using the Four Operations. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Select the two operations, equation, and final answer for a two-step word problem and choose an estimate that checks reasonableness. (CCSS 3.OA.D.8)

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Grade 3

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Math

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Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

For a challenge card, at the library, there are 15 books on one table and 9 more books on another table. The books are shared equally among 6 groups. How many books are in each group? Choose the option with the correct operations, equation, and answer.

AOperations: add then divide; Equation: (15 + 9) ÷ 6 = 4; Answer: 4

BOperations: add then multiply; Equation: (15 + 9) × 6 = 144; Answer: 144

COperations: add then subtract; Equation: (15 + 9) - 6 = 18; Answer: 18

DOperations: subtract then divide; Equation: (15 - 9) ÷ 6 = 1; Answer: 1

Solution & Explanation:First add the two amounts: 15 + 9 = 24. Then divide by 6: 24 ÷ 6 = 4.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

At the math center, 20 tiles are split equally among 5 groups. Then each group gets 3 more tiles. How many tiles does each group have now? Choose the option with the correct operations, equation, and answer.

AOperations: multiply then add; Equation: (20 × 5) + 3 = 103; Answer: 103

BOperations: divide then add; Equation: (20 ÷ 5) + 3 = 7; Answer: 7

COperations: add then divide; Equation: (20 + 3) ÷ 5 = 4; Answer: 4

DOperations: divide then subtract; Equation: (20 ÷ 5) - 3 = 1; Answer: 1

Solution & Explanation:First divide to find the amount in each group: 20 ÷ 5 = 4. Then add 3: 4 + 3 = 7.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

At the reading corner, there are 4 boxes with 10 tickets in each box. Then 19 more tickets are added. How many tickets are there in all? Choose the option with the correct operations, equation, and answer.

AOperations: multiply then subtract; Equation: (4 × 10) - 19 = 21; Answer: 21

BOperations: add only; Equation: 4 + 10 + 19 = 33; Answer: 33

COperations: multiply then add; Equation: (4 × 10) + 19 = 59; Answer: 59

DOperations: add then multiply; Equation: (4 + 10) × 19 = 266; Answer: 266

Solution & Explanation:First multiply equal groups: 4 × 10 = 40. Then add 19: 40 + 19 = 59.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Math students. It aligns with educational standard MATH.3.38 (Grade 3 operations and algebraic thinking practice focused on two-step word problems using the four operations.).