Addition Word Problems: Multi-Step
Browse 13 free printable Addition Word Problems: Multi-Step worksheets for Grade 3 Math. These Addition worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Whether you're a teacher looking for addition practice problems, a homeschool parent building a Grade 3 curriculum, or a tutor helping a student catch up, these free printable worksheets are ready to use today.
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Practice Questions
- Lisa has 42 stickers. She buys 28 more stickers at the store. Then her friend gives her 15 stickers. How many stickers does Lisa have now?
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85 stickers
- A toy store had 156 toys. On Monday they received 87 new toys. On Tuesday they received 95 more toys. How many toys does the store have now?
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338 toys
- Jake saves $35 in January, $48 in February, and $27 in March. How much money did he save in these three months?
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$110
- A school library has 245 books. They buy 128 new books in the fall and 156 new books in the spring. How many books does the library have now?
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529 books
- Emma walks 325 steps to school, 178 steps to the park after school, and then 215 steps home. How many steps did she walk in total?
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718 steps
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Guide students to break problems into smaller, manageable steps. Encourage drawing models or using manipulatives to visualize quantities and actions.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Missing a step in the problem-solving process.
- Calculation errors when adding multiple numbers.
- Forgetting to include the unit in the final answer.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- What clues tell you a problem has more than one step?
- How do you decide what information to use first?
- Why is it important to show all your work?
- How do units help make your answer clear?
Extension Activities
- Create a story timeline.
- Use drawings for each step.
- Act out the steps.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to explain the story events in order before solving.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Estimated Time
15 minutes