Word Problem Quiz/Game (Grade 3)
In third grade, word problems for multiplication and division focus on the concept of equal groups—the idea that you are combining groups of the same size (multiplication) or splitting a total into equal groups (division). Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
 
This game is designed for second and third graders to practice reading and solving multiplication and division word problems. It involves different types of multiplication and division word problems.

 

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How to Play the Word Problem Game

1. Look at the Problem: Read the problem carefully, solve it and select one of the answers.
   
2. Check Your Work: If you selected the right answer, it will be highlighted in green. If you are wrong, it will be highlighted in red and the correct answer will be highlighted in green.
   
3. Get a New Problem: Click “Next Problem” for a new problem.
   Your score is tracked, showing how many you’ve gotten right.
   
4. Finish Game When you have completed 10 questions, your final score will be displayed.
    
   

Multiplication and Division Word Problems
In third grade, word problems for multiplication and division focus on the concept of equal groups—the idea that you are combining groups of the same size (multiplication) or splitting a total into equal groups (division).

Multiplication Word Problems
Multiplication finds the total when you know the number of groups and the size of each group.
Number of Groups × Size of Each Group = Total
Type A: Equal Groups
This is the most common type, where items are clearly put into separate, identical groups.
Problem Example:
A baker is putting cupcakes into boxes. She fills 4 boxes, and puts 6 cupcakes in each box. How many cupcakes did the baker use in total?
Equation:
4 × 6 = 24
Answer: The baker used 24 cupcakes.

Type B: Arrays or Area
This type involves arranging items in rows and columns (an array) or finding the area of a rectangle.
Problem Example:
Mrs. Chen is planting her garden. She plants 5 rows of carrots, and there are 8 carrots in each row. How many carrots did she plant?
Equation:
5 × 8 = 40
Answer: She planted 40 carrots.

Division Word Problems
Division starts with the total and splits it into equal parts. Division problems generally fall into two categories: you are either finding the number of groups or the size of each group.
Total ÷ Size of Each Group = Number of Groups (or vice versa)
Type A: Equal Sharing (Partitive Division)
In this type, you know the total and the number of groups, and you need to find the size of each group. You are “partitioning” the total.
Problem Example:
A teacher has 20 pencils to give out. She wants to divide them equally among 5 students. How many pencils will each student receive?
Equation:
20 ÷ 5 = 4
Answer: Each student will receive 4 pencils.

Type B: Repeated Subtraction (Measurement Division)
In this type, you know the total and the size of each group, and you need to find the number of groups that can be made. You are “measuring” how many groups fit into the total.
Problem Example:
A librarian has 42 books she needs to put back on the shelves. Each shelf can hold 7 books. How many shelves will she need to use?
Equation:
42 ÷ 7 = 6 Answer: She will need to use 6 shelves.
 

This video gives a clear, step-by-step approach to explain how to solve multiplication and division word problems for third grade.

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