3rd Grade Math
Multiplication, division, and more complex problem-solving strategies for third grade students.
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Solving Word Problems
What Are Word Problems?
Word problems use stories or real-life situations to ask you math questions. You need to figure out which math operation to use—multiplication, division, or even both!
Steps to Solve Word Problems
- Read Carefully: What is the problem asking?
- Underline Clues: Look for words like "each," "total," "shared," or "split."
- Choose the Operation: Decide if you need to multiply or divide.
- Draw a Picture: Sometimes a drawing helps you see the problem.
- Write an Equation: Turn the story into a math sentence.
- Solve and Check: Do the math and see if your answer makes sense.
Practice Makes Perfect
The more word problems you solve, the better you get at using math in real life!
Key Formula
\[Total = Groups \times Amount\ per\ Group\]
Examples
Sara has 3 bags. Each bag has 5 marbles. How many marbles does she have? \(3 \times 5 = 15\)
If you split 24 cookies among 8 friends, how many cookies does each friend get? \(24 \div 8 = 3\)
In a Nutshell
Word problems help you use math to solve real-world problems.