3rd Grade Two-Step Word Problems Worksheet
Solve two-step word problems that mix adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
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- Grade
- 3rd Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Word Problems
- Topic
- two-step word problems with mixed operations
- 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 using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Planning two steps before solving
- Choosing the operation for each step
- Using the answer from step one in step two
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Two steps, one plan
Two-step problems are where students learn to plan before they solve: figure out what to find first, then what to do with it. The most common mistake is stopping after step one, so writing both number sentences keeps the whole problem in view.
How to use it
Have students underline the question and ask, “What do I find first?” Solve step one, then use that answer in step two. Builds on one-step multiplication and division word problems.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Have students underline the question, then plan: what do I find first, and what do I do with it? Writing both number sentences prevents stopping after one step.
🏠 Parent note
These take two steps. Find the first answer, then use it to finish the problem.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Stopping after the first step
- Using the wrong operation for one of the steps
Answer Key
Each answer shows both steps and the final result.
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