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Multi-Step Division Word Problems

Multi-step division word problems. Students solve problems that require more than one operation, developing problem-solving skills.
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Practice Questions

  1. A baker made 32 cookies. She gave 8 to her neighbor. She divided the rest equally into 4 boxes. How many cookies are in each box? 🍪
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    6 cookies

  2. Maria has $45. She spends $9 on lunch. She divides the remaining money equally among 4 savings jars. How much money is in each jar? 💵
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    $9

  3. A store has 28 balloons. They sell 4. They arrange the rest equally on 6 strings. How many balloons are on each string? 🎈
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    4 balloons

  4. A library has 50 books. 8 books are checked out. The librarian puts the rest on 6 shelves equally. How many books are on each shelf? 📚
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    7 books

  5. A farmer picks 36 carrots. He keeps 6 for himself. He divides the rest equally among 5 neighbors. How many carrots does each neighbor get? 🥕
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    6 carrots

Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Guide students to break down multi-step problems by identifying each operation needed. Emphasize understanding the context before solving.

Vocabulary
Multi-step problem: A problem needing more than one calculation.
Word problem: A math problem described in words.
Common Mistakes
  • Incorrectly identifying the sequence of operations.
  • Misinterpreting remainders in division word problems.
  • Calculation errors when performing multiple steps.
Differentiation
SupportProvide graphic organizers; break problems into one-step questions.
ChallengeEncourage creating original problems or justifying different solution paths.
Discussion Questions
  • What clues tell you which operations to use?
  • How can you check if your answer is reasonable?
  • When do you need to interpret a remainder?
  • Can this problem be solved in a different way?
Extension Activities
  • Create your own multi-step problems.
  • Use objects to model steps.
  • Draw pictures for each step.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to explain each step of their solution aloud.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Problem Solving with Operations

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Multi step problemsDivision word problemsMixed operations