Two-Step Problems (Add and Subtract)

3.OA.8 — Solve two-step word problems using the four operations; represent with equations using a letter for the unknown; assess reasonableness

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What is on the three Two-Step Problems (Add and Subtract) worksheets

Support: draws a number line 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

Leo had 700 balloons. Then Leo gave 10 of them away. After that Leo bought 20 more. How many balloons are there now?
Priya collected 450 coins last week. Then Priya got 20 more. After that Priya gave 190 of them to the class. How many coins are there now?
Ben started with 330 grapes. Then Ben gave 100 of them to Tom. After that Ben shared 150 of them with the class. How many grapes does Ben have left?

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Before this: 3.OA.7 — fluently multiply and divide within 100; know all products of two one-digit numbers from memory; 2.NBT.7 — add and subtract within 1000 using concrete models or drawings and place-value strategies.