Word problems (or story problems) allow kids to apply what they've learned in math class to real-world situations. Word problems build higher-order thinking, critical problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
Math Stories
Math Story - Safari (Grades 3-5) FreeRead the story about a Safari Adventure, and answer the math problems that go along with it.
Math Story - Camping (Grades 4-5) FreeRead the story of Wendy's Camping Adventure, then answer the math questions the follow.
Math Story - Classroom Setup (Grades 3-4) MemberJames Cotter's mother is a teacher and she's setting up a classroom for the new year. James helps his mother pass out supplies, but he needs to use his math skills to find out what supplies are needed.
Math Story - Garden (Grades 3-5) MemberPatty Potter and her class plant a flower garden on the school grounds. Read the story and answer the math questions.
Math Story - Grandpa's Cows (Grades 3-5) MemberRead about the endangered cow breeds on Grandpa McDonald's farm. Then answer the math questions that follow.
Addition
Column Addition Word Problems #1 MemberWord problems for practicing column addition
Column Addition Word Problems Worksheet #2 MemberMore story problems for column addition practice
Subtraction
Subtraction Word Problems MemberSubtraction story problems that require knowledge of borrowing. (Includes 2 and 3-digit numbers)
Subtracting Word Problems: Making Change (Medium) MemberSubtract the amount each person gives the give the cashier from the amount due. Requires subtraction across zero.
Money Subtraction: Toy Shop (Medium) MemberSubtract the cost of each item from the amount paid to the cashier. (example: $5.00 - $1.34)
More Money Subtraction: Toy Shop 2 (Hard) MemberThese multiple-step problems require students to first add the cost of products, then subtract to find the change.
Multipication
Multiplication Word Problems (Basic Facts) MemberWord problems help students to review 0 - 9 basic facts.
Multiplication Word Problems (Twelves) MemberWord problems to practice multiplying by dozens.
Multiplication Word Problems: 2-digit by 1-digit MemberSeveral two-digit by one-digit multiplication word problems. (example: 22 x 8)
Multiplication Word Problems: 3-digit by 1 digit MemberA sheet of three-digit by one-digit multiplication word problems. (example: 340 x 7)
Division
Division Word Problems (Basic Facts) MemberPractice worksheet for dividing objects into equal groups.
Division Word Problems: 3-Digit Dividends MemberThese word problems require students to use long division with 3-digit dividends.
Other
Fraction Word Problems (Easy) MemberTwelve easy fraction word problems.
Counting Money Word Problems MemberRead the word problems and determine how much money each person has.
Finding Averages (Mean) MemberFind the average of the given numbers in each word problem. Students will need to find the sum of the numbers, then divide by the number of addends.
Mixed Math Word Problem Review Sheets
Word Problems 1 MemberThe mixed review problems on this page include adding, subtracting, counting money
Word Problems 2 MemberThis mixed review worksheet includes addition and subtraction problems, as well as a coin-counting activity.
Word Problems 3 MemberThis math page contains problems relating to addition, subtraction, and telling time.
Word Problems 4 MemberTo solve these problems, students must use subtraction skills and their knowledge of place value.
Word Problems 5 MemberPractice subtracting numbers, counting money, and writing large numbers in standard form.
Word Problems 6 MemberThis worksheet features problems that require column addition, understanding of elapsed time, and knowledge of odd/even numbers.
Word Problems 7 MemberReview adding and subtracting, dozens, and elapsed time.
Word Problems 8 MemberThese review word problems require student knowledge of place value and rounding.
Word Problems 9 MemberElapsed time, Add or Subtract, Writing Numbers, Money
Word Problems 10 MemberPlace Value, Writing Numbers, Add or Subtract, Fractions
Word Problems 11 MemberAdd or Subtract, Rounding, Dozens
Word Problems 12 MemberMeasuring to the nearest Inch, Add or Subtract, Place Value
Word Problems 13 MemberMeasuring to the nearest Inch, Counting Money, Add or Subtract, Fractions
Word Problems 14 MemberSkills: Addition; (Regrouping), Subtraction (no regrouping)
Word Problems 15 MemberSkills: Time; Patterns, Multiplication (with pictures or basic facts)
Word Problems 16 MemberSkills: Time; Adding and Subtracting Money (regrouping); Multiplication (with pictures or basic facts)
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