3rd Grade Two-Step Word Problems and Patterns Test with Point Values (PDF)
This two step problems test for 3rd Grade covers two-step word problems and patterns (Common Core 3.OA.D.8, 3.OA.D.9), with a free PDF to print.
Time and points
- Grade: Grade 3
- Chapter: Two-Step Word Problems and Patterns
- Standards: 3.OA.D.8, 3.OA.D.9
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points
Two step problems test: questions
Question 1 – Tape diagram equation [2 pts]
- Write one equation with the letter \(n\) for the total. (1 point)
- Find \(n\). (1 point)
Question 2 – Juice boxes [2 pts]
Priya buys 6 packs with 4 juice boxes in each pack. Her team drinks 9 juice boxes. How many juice boxes \(j\) are left?
Question 3 – Library books [2 pts]
A library shelf holds 245 books. The librarian adds 130 more books and then lends out 85 books. How many books \(b\) are on the shelf now?
Question 4 – Estimation [2 pts]
- Round each number to the nearest ten to estimate \(58 + 33 + 19\). (1 point)
- Marcus says that \(4 \times 53 = 312\). Use an estimate to explain why this is not reasonable. (1 point)
Question 5 – Number pattern [2 pts]
- Write the rule. (1 point)
- Write the next two numbers. (1 point)
Question 6 – Chart and parity [2 pts]
- Write the next two shaded numbers if the chart kept going past 30. (1 point)
- Is \(9 + 7\) even or odd? Explain. (1 point)
Question 7 – Unknown subtracted [3 pts]
Aisha has 7 bags with 6 stickers in each bag. She gives away some stickers and keeps 30.
- Write an equation with the letter \(g\) for the stickers she gives away. (1 point)
- Find \(g\). (2 points)
Question 8 – Reading pages [3 pts]
Jamal reads 28 pages on Monday and 35 pages on Tuesday. The book has 120 pages. How many pages \(p\) are left? Write an equation and solve it.
Question 9 – Cones at practice [2 pts]
A coach puts 45 cones equally at 5 stations. Then she adds 4 more cones at each station. How many cones \(c\) are at each station now?
Key facts behind this two step problems test
- A two-step problem has a hidden question that is solved first.
- A letter such as m stands for the unknown number in an equation.
- Rounding to the nearest 10 gives a quick estimate to check an answer.
- An arithmetic pattern follows a rule such as add 7 each time.
- Odd + odd = even, even + even = even, even + odd = odd.
How to use this two step problems test
Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.
All Grade 3 chapters: Grade 3 math.
