3rd Grade Two-Step Word Problems Worksheet Set 2
Set 2 adds money, time, and measurement to two-step problems. Find the first answer, then use it for step two.
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- Grade
- 3rd Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Word Problems
- Topic
- two-step word problems with mixed operations, set 2
- Difficulty
- Standard
- Time
- 18 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
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Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will solve two-step word problems involving money, time, and measurement by finding the first result before the second step.
- Planning two steps before solving
- Using money, time, and measurement contexts
- Choosing the right operations in order
Inside This Printable
Student directions: Read each problem. Show both steps, then write the final answer with its label.
Worked example
Leo has 3 five-dollar bills. He spends $6: 3 x 5 = 15, then 15 - 6 = $9.
Sample questions
- Leo has 3 five-dollar bills. He spends $6 on a toy. How much money does he have left?
- A baker uses 4 trays with 9 cookies each. He gives 15 cookies away. How many cookies are left?
- There are 27 students in a line. 6 walk away. The rest form 3 equal teams. How many in each team?
The PDF contains 8 practice questions plus 2 challenge questions.
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Plan before you solve
Set 2 works the same way as set 1 — find the first result, then use it for step two — but adds money, time, and measurement contexts that show up on tests.
How to use it
Ask, “What do I find first?” Write both number sentences, then the labeled answer. Start with set 1 and one-step multiplication word problems if students need a warmer.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Before solving, ask 'What do I find first?' Writing both number sentences keeps the order clear and stops students from stopping early.
🏠 Parent note
Have your child say the plan out loud first, then solve step one and use it in step two.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Stopping after step one
- Mixing up the order of the two steps
Answer Key
Both steps and the labeled final answer are shown.
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Take the free lesson on word problems — worked examples and practice exercises, then come back to this worksheet.
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