Word Problem (Multiply, Divide) Game

Word Problem (Multiply, Divide) Quiz/Game
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 helps 3rd graders practice multiplication and division word problems. It features a fun Space theme where players act as supply officers organizing cargo. It has three modes: Multiplication, Division and Mixed. The problems are suitable for second and third grade.
 

 

 

How to Play the Word Problem Math Mission Game

1. Select the mode:
   Multiplication Mission
   Division Mission
   Mixed Mission
   
2. Look at the Problem: Select one of the given answers.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Get a New Problem: Click “Next Mission” for a new problem.
   Your score is tracked, showing how many you’ve gotten right.
   
5. Finish Game When you have completed 10 questions, your final score will be displayed.
   
6. Play Again Click “New Mission” to restart the game.
    
   

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
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.

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)
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.
 

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

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