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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Worksheets

Interpret multiplication as equal groups and division as sharing or grouping. Move between a story, a picture, and an equation; then find an unknown number or explain a pattern. The focus is understanding the operation, not choosing it from a keyword alone.

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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Interpreting Products of Whole Numbers

I can explain a multiplication expression using equal groups.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes math models and calculations.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Interpreting Quotients of Whole Numbers

I can explain division as equal sharing or equal groups.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes math models and calculations.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Multiplication and Division Word Problems

I can solve multiplication and division word problems and explain my equation.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes math models and calculations.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Unknown Number in Equations

I can find the missing number in a multiplication or division equation.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes calculations and word problems.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Properties of Operations

I can use operation properties to make multiplication and division easier.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes math models and calculations.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Division as an Unknown-Factor Problem

I can use a related multiplication fact to solve a division problem.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes math models and calculations.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Fluently Multiply and Divide Within 100

I can multiply and divide within 100 accurately and efficiently.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes calculations and word problems.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and explaining your reasoning.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Two-Step Word Problems

I can solve a two-step word problem and check whether my answer makes sense.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes calculations and word problems.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Arithmetic Patterns

I can identify and explain a number pattern.

  • Worksheet 18 problems. Includes math models and calculations.
  • Worksheet 28 problems. Includes correcting mistakes and working backward.
  • Worksheet 38 problems. Includes word problems and math models.
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Make one worksheet a useful practice session

Let the child explain a picture or model aloud before writing a calculation. Work through one example together, then allow independent practice and discuss one correction afterward.

Read each worksheet description before choosing a task. Worksheet numbers are not difficulty ratings. Use a different form to apply the skill in a new way, not just to repeat the same questions.

Explore Grade 3 lessons or find a short topic quiz. Grade-level sequences vary; select the skills that match the student's current work.

Which PDF pages should I print?

Print page 1 for students. Page 2 contains worked solutions. Page 3 has optional book recommendations and is not needed for the activity.

When should students use the answer key?

Try the questions independently first. Then compare the steps, explain a correction, and check the result with a model or another method.

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