3rd Grade Math Word Problems: Free Worksheets with Answers

Free 3rd Grade Math Word Problems Worksheets!

Are you looking for engaging 3rd grade math word problems with answers to add to your upcoming lesson plans? The following collection of free 3rd grade maths word problems worksheets cover topics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement.

These free 3rd grade math word problem worksheets can be shared at home or in the classroom and they are great for warm-ups and cool-downs, transitions, extra practice, homework and credit assignments.

And if you’re looking for more free 3rd grade math worksheets, check out this free library!

Enjoy!

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Addition 3rd Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Subtraction 3rd Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Multiplication 3rd Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Division 3rd Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Measurement 3rd Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Other 3rd Grade Math Resources You Should Check Out:

• This New Warm-Up Activity is a Game Changer (and a Time Saver!)

• Check Out This Awesome Mean, Median, and Mode Activity!

• How to Teach Multiplication Using Area Models

• 10 Super Fun Math Riddles for Kids (with Answers)

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5 Awesome (and 100% Free) 6th Grade Algebra Resources!

5 Awesome 6th Grade Algebra Resources

Looking for 6th grade algebra resources like lesson plans, worksheets, and videos?

The following collection of the 5 best 6th grade algebra resources is a great starting point for helping grade 6 students to begin learning algebra concepts and topics such as solving equations, using algebraic properties, and graphing lines and functions.

Some of these 6th grade algebra resources are for building a strong foundation for understanding Algebra I topics, while others are topic-specific.

However, all of them are important and useful for 6th grade students who are advanced and/or ready to take the first steps into learning algebra, which is the gateway to advanced mathematics!

The journey starts here. Are your 6th grade students ready?

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1.) 6th Grade Algebra Resources: Topic-Specific Worksheets for Grades 6+

For students to excel in Algebra, they need to a strong foundation of math concepts like evaluating expressions, the order of operations, fractions and decimals, factoring, and basic graphing.

Once that foundation becomes solid, students are ready for algebra topics such as solving equations, graphing linear and quadratic functions and factoring.

This collection of over 100 free topic-specific worksheets (with answers) is perfect for students at either level and it will provide the extra practice that 6th grade students will need to master the most important pre-algebra and algebra topics.

Click here to access the free library of 6th grade algebra worksheets.

2.) 6th Grade Algebra Resources: Pre-Algebra Puzzles

Many students, especially 6th graders find algebra very intimidating, especially since they are not used to seeing letters in the form of variables in math.

These math puzzles serve as a gentle transition as they require students to use their math skills to find the value of different symbols in various equations.

To solve the puzzles, students have to use algebraic thinking and applications like inverse operations. While they have fun solving them, they are actually doing algebra (way before they ever step foot inside of an algebra class!).

Working on these puzzles makes the transition to dealing with algebraic equations and working with variables much easier!

Click here to get your math puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers for 6th-grade math students!

3.) 6th Grade Algebra Resources: Video Lessons

While Algebra is not commonly taught in most 6th grade math classrooms, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of opportunities for 6th grade students to learn algebra at home.

The following Algebra I video collections share step-by-step introductions and examples for important algebra topics such as solving equations, graphing lines and functions, slope, and factoring.

Click here to access the free 6th grade algebra videos library.

4.) 6th Grade Algebra Resources: Introduction to Slope and Graphing Lines

Graphing linear functions in Y=MX+B form and slope is arguably the most important Algebra topic to master in order to be successful in Algebra I and beyond.

This free step-by-step lesson guide and introduction shares everything students need to know about graphing lines and slope!

Click here to access the free Introduction to Slope lesson guide.

5.) 6th Grade Algebra Resources: Tricks for Multiplying Polynomials

Looking for an advantage in succeeding in 6th-grade algebra, then learning effective methods for multiplying polynomials is a great place to start. The following resources share effective tricks like FOIL and the Box Method for multiplying polynomials that will save students time and minimize mistakes (compared to using long-form traditional methods).

Click the links below to access your free 6th-grade algebra guides to:

• Multiplying Binomials Using Area Models (Box Method) and Foil

• Multiplying Polynomials: Step-by-Step Guide

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The Best Free Printable 5th Grade Math Worksheets (and Answers!)

Free Printable 5th Grade Math Worksheets

Are you looking for the best free printable 5th-grade math worksheets?

The following shares over 100 completely free printable 5th grade math worksheets. They are all available as easy-to-print and share PDF files and include answer keys as well!

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1.) Free Printable 5th Grade Math Worksheets: Topic Specific Practice

The following collection shares over 100 free printable 5th grade math worksheets on topics including fractions, place value, unit conversion, estimation, decimals, and more! Plus every worksheet includes a free answer key.

Just scroll through the list of topics, select any one that you want, and click on it to download the pdf file and answer key (yes, it’s that easy!).

Click here to access the free library of 5th grade math sheets.

2.) Free Printable 5th Grade Math Worksheets: Puzzles, Riddles, and Brain Teasers

Typical math sheets are great for giving students extra practice, but they can get pretty boring and repetitive after a while. If you’re looking to mix up your lesson plans every now and then, check out this collection of super fun math sheets for 5th grade that include math puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers!

Trust me, your kids will love them!

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3.) Free Printable 5th Grade Math Worksheets: Word Problems

Are you looking for engaging multi-step math sheets for 5th grade problems with answers to add to your upcoming lesson plans? The following collection of free 5th grade maths word problems worksheets cover topics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed operations, fractions, and decimals.

Students need to gain a strong understanding of place value in order to understand the relationship between digits and how these relationships apply to operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more.

Click here to get your 5th-grade math word problems

Looking for more math activities and resources for 5th grade students?

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5th Grade Math Word Problems: Free Worksheets with Answers

Free 5th Grade Math Word Problems Worksheets!

Are you looking for engaging multi-step 5th grade math word problems with answers to add to your upcoming lesson plans? The following collection of free 5th grade maths word problems worksheets cover topics including mixed operations, estimation and rounding, fractions, and decimals.

These free 5th grade math word problem worksheets can be shared at home or in the classroom and they are great for warm-ups and cool-downs, transitions, extra practice, homework and credit assignments.

And if you’re looking for more free 5th grade math worksheets, check out this free library!

Enjoy!

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Mixed Operations 5th Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Estimation and Rounding 5th Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions 5th Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

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Multiplying Fractions 5th Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

Click the link below to download your free 5th grade multiplying fractions PDF worksheet and answer key.

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Decimals 5th Grade Math Word Problems (PDF Download)

Click the link below to download your free 5th grade decimals PDF worksheet and answer key.

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Other 5th Grade Math Resources You Should Check Out:

• This New Warm-Up Activity is a Game Changer (and a Time Saver!)

• Check Out This Awesome Mean, Median, and Mode Activity!

• How to Teach Multiplication Using Area Models

• 10 Super Fun Math Riddles for Kids (with Answers)

Do you have any questions or anything to add? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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13 STEM Fiction Books Your Kids will Actually Enjoy Reading This Summer

Are you looking to send your kids off on vacation with a list of awesome summer reading STEM fiction books? 

The following list shares some fun and creative summer reading STEM books for the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The genres range from math science fiction to cooking to mystery, so your kids will surely find something they'll enjoy reading!

Part One: Elementary Level

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1.) Missing Math: A Number Mystery

by Loreen Leedy

Amazon Synopsis: In Missing Math, the numbers all over town suddenly disappear. The animals can’t count, use the phone, or even find out what time it is. Rulers, money, and computers have all become completely useless...Can the town’s detective solve this numerical mystery? Will he ever bring the numbers back home again? Loreen Leedy’s clever rhyming text PLUS her amusing digitally painted illustrations EQUALS proof that we need math each and every day.

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2.) One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale

by Demi Huang

Amazon Synopsis: Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all the people's rice for himself. Then a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan, using the surprising power of doubling to win more than one billion grains of rice from the raja.

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3.) The King's Chessboard

by David Birch

Amazon Synopsis: A great story for children learning mathematical concepts, The King’s Chessboard tells the story of a wise man who refuses the king’s reward for completing a favor. When the king insists the man accept a reward, the man proposes a deal: He will take a payment of rice equal to each square on the king’s chessboard—doubling the amount he receives with each day. This quickly empties out the royal coffers. . . .  

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4.) Max's Math

by Kate Banks

Amazon Synopsis: Max and his two brothers hop into a car and go looking for problems they can solve. They cruise down highway number 4 on their way to Shapeville, but they see an abandoned number along the way. Is it a 6? Is it a 9? And what's it doing on the side of the road? Once the trio reach Shapeville, there's another problem: a flood washed away all of the squares. Max and his brothers must show the town how to bring their shapes back together!

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5.) The Doorbell Rang

by Pat Hutchins

Amazon Synopsis: Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made. This terrific and suspenseful read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. "Refreshing, enjoyable and unpredictable."

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Part Two: Middle School Level

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6.) Pythagoras and the Ratios: A Math Adventure

by Julie Ellis

Amazon Synopsis: Pythagoras and his cousins want to win a music contest, but first they must figure out how to play their instruments in tune, something that's never been done before. While trying to fix the problem, Pythagoras makes an important discovery--notes that sound pleasant together have a certain mathematical relationship. When Pythagoras applies this ratio to his cousins' pipes and lyres, the result is music to the ears.

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7.) The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat 

by Theoni Pappas 

Amazon Synopsis: Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity. When the fractal dragon jumps off the computer screen and threatens to grow larger than the room itself, Penrose must find out if fractal patterns can work in reverse, getting smaller instead of larger.

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8.) Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi (A Math Adventure)

by Cindy Neuschwander

Amazon Synopsis: Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and Radius are back in their second Math Adventure! This time, a potion has changed Sir Cumference into a fire-breathing dragon. Can Radius change him back? Join Radius on his quest through the castle to solve a riddle that will reveal the cure. It lies in discovering the magic number that is the same for all circles.

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Are YOUR kids ready for these fun daily math challenges this summer?

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9.) Fractions in Disguise

by Edward Einhorn

Amazon Synopsis: When a valuable fraction goes missing, George Cornelius Factor (a.k.a. GCF) vows to track it down. Knowing that the villainous Dr. Brok likes to disguise his ill-begotten fractions, GCF invents a Reducer—a tool that strips away the disguise, reducing the fraction and revealing its true form. Equal parts of action and humor add up to a wholly entertaining introduction to simplifying fractions.

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10.) Math Curse

by Jon Scieszka

Amazon Synopsis: Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. Can you make 1 good outfit? Then you start to wonder: Why? Why do 2 apples always have to be added to 5 oranges? Why can't you just keep 10 cookies without someone taking 3 away? Because you're the victim of a Math Curse. That's why. But don't despair. This is one girl's story of how that curse can be broken.

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Part Three: Upper Middle + High School Level

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11.) The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure

by Hans Magnus Enzensberger

Amazon Synopsis: In twelve dreams, Robert, a boy who hates math, meets a Number Devil, who leads him to discover the amazing world of numbers: infinite numbers, prime numbers, Fibonacci numbers, numbers that magically appear in triangles, and numbers that expand without. As we dream with him, we are taken further and further into mathematical theory, where ideas eventually take flight, until everyone - from those who fumble over fractions to those who solve complex equations in their heads - winds up marveling at what numbers can do.

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12.) The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

by Malba Tahan

Amazon Synopsis: The Man Who Counted is a book on recreational mathematics and curious word problems by Brazilian writer Júlio César de Mello e Souza, published under the pen name Malba Tahan. 

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13.) The Math Inspectors

by Daniel Kennedy

Amazon Synopsis: Armed with curiosity and their love for math, Stanley, Charlotte, Gertie and Felix race around town in an attempt to solve the mystery. Along the way, they butt heads with an ambitious police chief, uncover dark secrets, and drink lots of milkshakes at Mabel's Diner. But when their backs are against the wall, Stanley and his friends rely on the one thing they know best: numbers. Because numbers, they never lie.

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By Anthony Persico

Anthony is the content crafter and head educator for YouTube's MashUp Math and an advisor to Amazon Education's 'With Math I Can' Campaign. You can often find me happily developing animated math lessons to share on my YouTube channel . Or spending way too much time at the gym or playing on my phone.