Two-Step Word Problems and Patterns: Grade 3 Math Test – PDF Download

Grade 3 Two Step Problems Test: questions 1–5

Question 1: Find the unknown (2 points)

Find the value of each letter.

1. \(38 + n = 75\) (1 point)
2. \(9 \times k = 63\) (1 point)

Question 2: Marbles in bags (3 points)

Priya has 5 bags with 6 marbles in each bag and 4 loose marbles. Let \(m\) be the total number of marbles.

1. Write an equation for \(m\). (1 point)
2. Solve the equation. (1 point)
3. Priya gives 9 marbles to a friend. How many marbles does she have now? (1 point)

Question 3: Estimate by rounding (2 points)

Jamal adds \(473 + 286\).

1. Round each number to the nearest 100 and estimate the sum. (1 point)
2. Find the exact sum. Is it reasonable? Explain. (1 point)

Question 4: Complete the pattern (2 points)

Look at the pattern.

1. Write the two missing numbers. (1 point)
2. Write the rule for the pattern. (1 point)

Question 5: Multiplication table pattern (2 points)

Part of a multiplication table is shown.

1. Write the two missing products. (1 point)
2. Compare each number in the 6s row with the number above it. Explain why this happens. (1 point)

Grade 3 Two Step Problems Test: questions 6–9

Question 6: Change at the store (2 points)

Ethan buys 4 pens that cost $3 each and a notebook that costs $5. He pays with a $20 bill. Let \(c\) be his change.

1. Write an equation for \(c\). (1 point)
2. Solve the equation. (1 point)

Question 7: Sharing stickers (3 points)

Sofia has 24 stickers and Jamal has 18 stickers. They share all the stickers equally among 6 friends.

1. Write an equation with \(s\) for the number of stickers each friend gets. (1 point)
2. Solve the equation. (1 point)
3. Each friend gives 3 stickers to the teacher. How many stickers does each friend have now? (1 point)

Question 8: Order of operations (2 points)

Find the value of each expression.

1. \(7 + 2 \times 6\) (1 point)
2. \((7 + 2) \times 6\) (1 point)

Question 9: Pages left (2 points)

Aisha’s book has 96 pages. She reads 28 pages on Monday and 35 pages on Tuesday. Let \(p\) be the number of pages left.

1. Write an equation for \(p\). (1 point)
2. Solve the equation. (1 point)

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