Two-Step Problems (Divide, Then Add or Subtract)

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

Build this worksheet below — all three levels and the answer key, ready to print.

Loading…

Or take one of our 7 ready-made worksheets — already built, nothing to set up.

What is on the three Two-Step Problems (Divide, Then Add or 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

Hugo collected 90 blocks last week. Then Hugo put them equally into 10 sacks. After that Hugo tipped 6 out of one sack. How many blocks are in that…
Lily had 72 berries. Then Lily shared them equally between 9 children. After that Lily gave one child 4 more. How many berries does that child have…
Grace brought 36 pennies to school. Then Grace dealt them out equally to 4 children. After that one child lost 3 of them. How many pennies does that…

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

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.