Solving Two-Step Word Problems in Third Grade Math

What is the purpose of learning to solve two-step word problems?

• To improve reading skills

• To apply math in real-life situations

• To memorize multiplication tables

• To draw better diagrams

How many hours did Rocky spend on basketball, biking, and cleaning his room?

• 9 hours

• 3 hours

• 6 hours

• 2 hours

What additional activity did Rocky do, and how long did it take?

• Playing with his dog for 1 hour

• Watching TV for 2 hours

• Reading for 1.5 hours

• Sleeping for 8 hours

How much more did the golf balls cost than the box of tees?

• $25

• $30

• $35

• $40

How many pies does one friend receive?

• 3 pies

• 10 pies

• 40 pies

• 4 pies

If three friends share the pies equally, how many pies do they get in total?

• 30 pies

• 12 pies

• 15 pies

• 9 pies

How many points is one correct answer worth on the test?

• 1 point

• 10 points

• 5 points

• 2 points

How many points are three correct answers worth?

• 3 points

• 30 points

• 15 points

• 6 points

How many friendship bracelets can Monica make in one day?

• 9 bracelets

• 6 bracelets

• 12 bracelets

• 3 bracelets

If Monica continues at the same rate, how many bracelets can she make in three days?

• 6 bracelets

• 9 bracelets

• 18 bracelets

• 12 bracelets