Mathematics Grade 3 15 min

Divide larger numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems

Divide larger numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the dividend, divisor, and quotient in division word problems with 80% accuracy.
  • Solve division word problems involving 3-digit dividends and 2-digit divisors using a chosen strategy (e.g., area model, partial quotients) and show their work correctly in at least 3 out of 4 problems.
  • Explain the meaning of the quotient and remainder in the context of a division word problem in their own words in at least 2 out of 3 opportunities.
  • Apply division strategies to solve real-world problems presented in word problem format, demonstrating understanding by correctly setting up and solving at least 70% of assigned problems.

Tutorial Preview

1

A baker has 48 donuts. He puts them in boxes of 12. How many boxes does he need?

2

A teacher has 60 pencils to share equally among 20 students. How many pencils does each student get?

3

Leo has 50 cents. Toy cars cost 10 cents each. How many toy cars can he buy?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A farmer has 30 apples. He puts them into bags of 10. How many bags does he need?
0.3
1.4
2.10
3.30
Easy
There are 40 chairs to set up in rows of 20. How many rows will there be?
0.4
1.2
2.20
3.10
Easy
A librarian shares 50 books among 10 children. How many books does each child get?
0.10
1.6
2.40
3.5

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What will I learn in Divide larger numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems?

You'll be able to: Identify the dividend, divisor, and quotient in division word problems with 80% accuracy; Solve division word problems involving 3-digit dividends and 2-digit divisors using a chosen strategy (e.g., area model, partial….

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