What your learner will practice
Multiplication and clear reasoning. Third graders begin to use multiplication, division, fractions and measurement regularly. Discuss which operation fits the question.
With mixed operations in Grade 3, the goal is to build understanding and to explain the method, not just get a number. Take breaks and repeat short sessions when needed.
How to solve mixed operations problems
- 1Notice parentheses and multiplication before addition or subtraction when appropriate.
- 2Solve one step at a time and write the intermediate result.
- 3Read the expression again and verify with a different strategy.
Common mistake to watch for
Avoid solving strictly left to right when parentheses or multiplication change the order.
Try these six examples
Read each question, solve on paper, and then check the answer. The full printable sets below provide 20 new problems each.
- 7 x 2 + 14 = ______ Answer: 28
- 4 x 6 + 12 = ______ Answer: 36
- 9 x 2 + 23 = ______ Answer: 41
- 5 x 7 + 12 = ______ Answer: 47
- 7 x 9 + 19 = ______ Answer: 82
- 2 x 9 + 7 = ______ Answer: 25
Helpful teaching idea
Underline the first operation before calculating.
Practice a few facts daily, and return to tricky questions after a short break.