3rd Grade Word Problems

If each page of homework has 15 questions and there are 5 pages, how many questions are there in total?

• 60

• 70

• 75

• 80

What is multiplication?

• A math operation that combines equal groups.

• A method of dividing numbers into smaller parts.

• A technique for finding the average of a set of numbers.

• A way to subtract one number from another.

What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

• 'Each' refers to every individual item or person in a group.

• 'Each' means the total number of items or people.

• 'Each' indicates a random selection from a group.

• 'Each' refers to the sum of all items or people.

If Mrs. Lebbaken bought 24 doughnuts and put them on plates with 6 each, how many plates does she need?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How do you solve a word problem?

• 1. Read the problem carefully, identify the important information, and check your answer.

• 2. Guess the answer and move on to the next problem.

• 3. Read the problem quickly and write down any numbers you see.

• 4. Identify the important information, decide what math operation to use, and solve the problem.

What is a word problem?

• A math problem presented in a story format that requires mathematical reasoning to solve.

• A type of problem that only involves numbers without any context.

• A problem that can be solved using only graphical methods.

• A question that has no definitive answer.

What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

• 'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount after performing a math operation.

• 'Total' means the difference between two numbers.

• 'Total' indicates the average of a set of numbers.

• 'Total' refers to the maximum value in a set of numbers.

What is addition?

• A math operation that combines two or more numbers to find a total.

• A method of subtracting numbers from each other.

• A technique used to divide numbers into equal parts.

• A way to multiply numbers together.

If there are 24 birds on 3 trees, how many birds are on each tree?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

What is division?

• Division is a math operation that splits a number into equal parts.

• Division is the process of adding numbers together.

• Division is a method of finding the square root of a number.

• Division is a technique used to multiply fractions.