Differentiated Math

Equal Groups Word Problems

3.OA.3 — Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities

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What is on the three Equal Groups Word Problems worksheets

Support
draws equal groups of objects beside every problem.
On level
The grade's own level, with no drawings.
Challenge
moves the missing number out of the answer slot.

Example problems from the on-level sheet

  • Kai bought 6 trays of shells. Each tray has 3 shells. How many shells in all?
  • Ben and Zoe filled 7 tins, each with 2 crayons. How many crayons did they use?
  • Hugo gave 4 children 6 marbles each. How many marbles did Hugo give out?

Every sheet is generated, so the numbers are different each time you make one.

Before this: 3.OA.2 — interpret whole-number quotients as objects per share or number of shares.