Addition and Subtraction within 1000 Word Problems for 3rd Grade

Word Problems for 3rd Grade

This resource gives students structured practice in solving 3-digit addition and subtraction word problems. This is a tricky skill because it involves both math and reading comprehension. These worksheets encourage students to use multiple problem solving strategies and to show their work!

Each of the word problems involves addition or subtraction within 1000 including:

addition without regrouping
addition with regrouping
subtraction without regrouping
subtraction with regrouping
2 step word problems, mixed operations

These word problems for 3rd grade include space to draw a model, use place value, use an open number line, and write an equation. This allows you to see the students’ use of strategies from the more concrete to the abstract.

Students also evaluate what the problem is about and identify whether it involves:

getting more
taking away
comparing quantities
a missing part/number

WHAT YOU WILL GET

28 word problems for 3rd grade
Answer keys

There are two word problems per page. They can be left together or cut apart. Great for practice or a quick formative assessment.

WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING:

❤️ AMAZING Set up! Word problems can be very challenging. Love the way my students can dissect all of the information and show /model the problem in many ways. So helpful! – Matos

❤️ I always look for engaging word problem resources to use with my students, and this definitely engaged my students! I love that multiple strategies are provided for students to demonstrate their understanding of word problems. Perfect to use for independent work or informal assessments! – Brittany C.

This resource supports the following math standards:

CCSS3.NBT.A.2 Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.

CCSS3.OA.D.8 Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.