Multi-Step Division Word Problems
Browse 12 Multi-Step Division Word Problems worksheets for Grade 3 Math. These Division worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Practice Questions
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Guide students to break down multi-step problems by identifying each operation needed. Emphasize understanding the context before solving.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Incorrectly identifying the sequence of operations.
- Misinterpreting remainders in division word problems.
- Calculation errors when performing multiple steps.
Differentiation
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