Addition Word Problems: Three Addends
Browse 12 free printable Addition Word Problems: Three Addends worksheets for Grade 2 Math. These Addition worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Whether you're a teacher looking for addition practice problems, a homeschool parent building a Grade 2 curriculum, or a tutor helping a student catch up, these free printable worksheets are ready to use today.
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Practice Questions
- A bakery sold 45 cookies in the morning, 38 cookies at lunch, and 52 cookies in the evening. How many cookies did they sell that day?
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135 cookies
- Three friends are collecting cans. Amy collected 67 cans, Ben collected 54 cans, and Carlos collected 73 cans. How many cans did they collect together?
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194 cans
- On a road trip, a family drives 125 miles on Friday, 98 miles on Saturday, and 87 miles on Sunday. How many miles did they drive in total?
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310 miles
- A school has 156 students in grade 1, 142 students in grade 2, and 138 students in grade 3. How many students are in these three grades?
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436 students
- Pedro earns 85 points on his first test, 92 points on his second test, and 88 points on his third test. What is his total score?
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265 points
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Teaching Notes
This worksheet focuses on developing problem-solving skills by requiring students to identify three addends within a word problem. Encourage strategies like drawing pictures or using manipulatives to visualize the problem.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting to include one of the three addends in the sum.
- Not including the appropriate unit in the final answer.
- Making calculation errors when adding three numbers.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- What strategies did you use to solve these word problems?
- How do you know your answer makes sense in the context of the problem?
- What keywords in the problems helped you know to add?
- Can you explain how adding three numbers is similar to adding two?
Extension Activities
- Use counters for addition.
- Draw groups of items.
- Make up number stories.
Parent Tip
Use everyday objects to create three-addend addition problems.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Estimated Time
15 minutes