Year 3 Word Problems
Solve problems involving multiplication, division, fractions, and measures in real-life contexts.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Sara has £30. Spends £12. Left?
- £18
- £42
- £12
- £28
Answer: £18. Subtract.
ProCompare and infer.
Tom has 45 cards. Gives 18 to friend. Then buys 25. How many now?
- 52
- 70
- 45
- 88
Answer: 52. 45 − 18 + 25.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Mia has £20. Buys 4 ice creams at £1.50 each. Change?
- £14
- £8
- £6
- £20
Answer: £14. Cost £6; change £14.
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- What is covered in Year 3 Word Problems?
- Solve problems involving multiplication, division, fractions, and measures in real-life contexts. Key skills include Multiplication Word Problems, Division Word Problems.
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