Word Problems for 3rd Grade Worksheets

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Word Problems for 3rd Grade Worksheets

Printable worksheets to help students solve 3rd grade word problems by representing the information in the problems visually with the help of tape diagrams or bar models. (Solve two-step word problems involving multiplication and division)

Start by reading the word problem carefully. Identify the key information, what is given, and what is being asked.
Determine the quantities involved in the problem and the relationship between them.
Use a tape diagram or bar model to represent the quantities visually. Draw a rectangle and divide it into segments, each representing a different quantity.
Label each segment of the tape diagram with the corresponding quantity or information from the problem.
Examine the relationship between the quantities in the tape diagram. This might involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
Based on the tape diagram, set up an equation that represents the relationship between the quantities.
Solve the equation to find the unknown quantity. Perform the necessary operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
Check the solution by ensuring it makes sense in the context of the problem. If possible, use a different strategy to verify the answer.

Have a look at this video if you need to learn how to solve word problems using tape diagrams.

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