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Two-Step Word Problems Worksheets for 3rd Grade

These two-step word problems worksheets give parents and teachers focused, repeatable practice for 3rd Grade learners. Solve two-step whole-number problems using any of the four operations and assess reasonableness. Choose a fixed-seed sample or make a fresh printable without creating an account.

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    Two-Step Word Problems
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    1. Jordan starts with 91 stickers, then receives 25 more, and after that gives away 25. How many stickers remain after both steps?
    2. Jordan combines 180 blocks with 10 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 10 groups. How many blocks are in each group after both steps?
    3. Morgan packs 4 equal boxes with 11 blocks in each box, then adds 10 loose blocks, and after that counts everything. How many blocks are there after both steps?
    4. Morgan starts with 5 shells, then receives 29 more, and after that gives away 3. How many shells remain after both steps?

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    Two-Step Word Problems
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    1. Morgan combines 117 blocks with 9 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 9 groups. How many blocks are in each group after both steps?
    2. Morgan combines 76 stickers with 28 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 4 groups. How many stickers are in each group after both steps?
    3. Morgan starts with 56 shells, then receives 29 more, and after that gives away 22. How many shells remain after both steps?
    4. Jordan combines 150 books with 50 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 10 groups. How many books are in each group after both steps?

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    Two-Step Word Problems
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    1. Sam combines 10 cards with 12 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 2 groups. How many cards are in each group after both steps?
    2. Morgan starts with 53 pencils, then receives 10 more, and after that gives away 26. How many pencils remain after both steps?
    3. Taylor packs 12 equal boxes with 2 cards in each box, then adds 6 loose cards, and after that counts everything. How many cards are there after both steps?
    4. Avery starts with 24 pencils, then receives 26 more, and after that gives away 28. How many pencils remain after both steps?

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Situation routine

Read, model, solve in context.

Underline what is known, state what is being asked, and write one equation for each required step.

Question lens

Solve two-step whole-number problems using any of the four operations and assess reasonableness.

  1. 01

    State what is known and what the question asks.

  2. 02

    Choose an operation for a reason and record the model.

  3. 03

    Solve, then answer with the unit or context restored.

01Problem

Jordan starts with 91 stickers, then receives 25 more, and after that gives away 25. How many stickers remain after both steps?

02 · Answer91
03 · Check

Underline what is known, state what is being asked, and write one equation for each required step. This example supports the page objective: Solve two-step whole-number problems using any of the four operations and assess reasonableness.

Teacher sequence

Introduce, model, practice, inspect

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  1. Introduce

    Set one visible purpose

    • Ask the learner to identify known quantities, the question, and a reasonable operation. For this two-step word problems set, begin without a timer.
  2. Model

    Demonstrate the situation model

    • Underline what is known, state what is being asked, and write one equation for each required step.
  3. Practice

    Assign the focused set

    • Require an equation, labeled work, and a sentence that answers the question. Regenerate only when the learner is ready for another arrangement of the same objective.
  4. Inspect

    Use errors to choose the next move

    • Choosing an operation from a keyword without understanding the situation. Watch for this specifically during two-step word problems practice.
    • Giving an unlabeled number that does not answer the stated question. Use the worked correction as the next teaching example.
Standards reference

Skill alignment

Alignment labels identify the primary skill practiced. A worksheet is supplemental practice and does not assess every part of a standard.

System
Common Core
Standard
3.OA.D.8
Match
primary alignment
Reference
Common Core State Standards Initiative — Mathematics Standards
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  1. What does this 3rd Grade Two-Step Word Problems worksheet practice?
    Finding

    Solve two-step whole-number problems using any of the four operations and assess reasonableness.

  2. How should adults use the Two-Step Word Problems printable?
    Finding

    Start with one untimed set, review the learner's strategy, and use the answer key to discuss errors. Generate a new fixed-seed set only after the current skill is understood.

  3. Does the Two-Step Word Problems download include answers?
    Finding

    Yes. The free PDF can include an appended answer key, or the answer key can be downloaded separately for adult use.

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