Problem-Solving Skills Grade 3 Word Problems Worksheets - Page 2
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Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet
Tony needs help! He's made a beautiful, colorful wreath and needs help counting the flowers. Your math student can read the word problems, match answers to the problems and solve basic addition and subtraction. They'll practice with two and three addends, minuends and subtrahends to find sums and differences and help Tony and his bee friends.
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Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet
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Step Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
With this worksheet, kids can solve a multi-step subtraction problem with one-to-one number representation, helping Gina figure out her rocket count. Visualizing word problems is key, and this PDF will give your child a concrete image to work with. They'll be successful problem solvers in no time!
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Subtraction Word Problems Free Printable
Try out this free printable subtraction worksheet! Your child can use number lines to solve challenging word problems – it's a great way to boost their problem-solving skills.
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Fairytale Addition Worksheet
Take your kids to Fairytale Land! They'll meet witches, dragons, fairies, elves, knights, and princesses. This free worksheet adds up the fun, letting kids use three addends to solve addition equations and find the right answers. With friends like these, math won't even seem like math!
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Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet
Math is made fun with this free worksheet featuring Arctic animal pictures to solve basic subtraction word problems. Kids read the problem and choose the correct drawing of the animals to represent the solution. They'll have a blast with their cool animal friends while learning math!
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Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet
Kids will love this fun PDF worksheet for trick-or-treating! It's packed with yummy images and math practice. They can read the word problems, count and add numbers, check their answers, and match the addition equations with the pictures. Math made delicious!
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Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
This math worksheet will excite your kid! Read the word problem and look at the cupcakes; the slashes mean some are being taken away. Select the picture that matches the text, then complete the equation to find the solution!
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Water Division Word Problems Worksheet
Kids can sharpen their math skills with this fun PDF! They'll see pictures of friends at the beach, plus bold numbers and colorful pictures. All they need to do is read and understand the problem to find the answer - without even realizing they're doing division. A great way to make math enjoyable!
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Word Problems: Assessment 2 Worksheet
This bear-themed worksheet is a great way to test subtraction skills. Have your child read the word problems and match the correct drawing with the answer. It's a fun way to quiz them without them even knowing. Enjoy counting cute snoozing bears! (80 words)
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Addition and Subtraction: Word Problems Worksheet
Word problems can be difficult, but they offer another way to understand math. Our 3rd grade worksheet takes your child to the zoo; two intriguing word problems will test their thinking skills and help them find the total.
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Vegetable Gardens Worksheet
Kids will have fun helping their buddy Vivian solve the addition word problems. Using one-to-one representation, they'll count the beets, carrots and radishes, then figure out the multi-step word problems. After, they'll check the picture that matches the answer, boosting their understanding of adding multiple numbers for one answer.
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Sailing to the New World Division Worksheet
This worksheet combines history and math, helping kids make sense of problem-solving. Christopher Columbus sailing the ocean blue is combined with picture representations of division word problems in bold colors and highlighted numbers. Kids can learn while having fun figuring out the problems, regardless of whether it's math or history.
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Harvesting Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Before starting the exercise, ask your kids if they know what harvesting is. Show them the pictures and explain if needed. Help them read the word problems, use the pictures to find the answer and check the box above. There are two simple word problems in the printout.
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Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
Guide your students to show that math can be fun! If your kindergartners need help with addition and subtraction, the simple problems in this worksheet are ideal. Ask them to look at the two pictures and find the correct answers. Help them check their work to build their confidence in math.
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The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet
Read the Earth Day-themed word problem aloud to your kids, pointing to the pictures as you go. Use the number line to help them count on and find the answer. Then check it together. Doing this can help them learn more about Earth Day and meet other children who are doing their part to keep it clean.
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Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
Engage your kids with learning by making it fun! Try this creative worksheet: your kids can practice subtraction while making bracelets. Download the pdf; read the two word problems to them and help them choose the correct total. Have fun! (80 words)
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Jungle Subtraction Word Problems Substraction Worksheet
Kids will love this jungle-themed worksheet: subtraction word problems! Help the monkey work out how many bananas he has, using the number line. Encourage your child to use colorful parrots to subtract with ease and make calculations fun!
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Build the Fence, Find the Area Worksheet
Help your kids gain skills in mathematics with this simple worksheet. Kids can refresh their addition and subtraction to solve geometry problems. Read the word problems and then help them check the box for the correct answer if they need extra help. This worksheet is great for improving kids' familiarity with basic equations.
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Problem-solving skills are crucial for young learners, particularly in Grade 3, as this is a pivotal stage in their education. At this age, children begin to transition from concrete mathematical concepts to more abstract thinking, and engaging with word problems helps facilitate this development. When parents and teachers emphasize these skills, children learn to approach problems critically and creatively.
Word problems in Grade 3 often require students to apply their understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in real-life contexts. This not only reinforces basic arithmetic skills but also helps students to contextualize mathematics, making it more relevant. As children twist and turn their strategies to find solutions, they develop resilience, persistence, and confidence—traits that will benefit them in all areas of learning.
Moreover, mastering problem-solving skills nurtures critical thinking and reasoning abilities. It prepares students for more complex mathematical concepts in higher grades while laying the foundation for future success in a rapidly changing world. By guiding children through this pivotal learning experience, parents and teachers can instill a love for math, making them not only proficient learners but also capable problem solvers in everyday life.
