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Mixed Skill Word Problems

A mix of Grade 2 word problems (add, subtract, equal groups, time, money, measurement, and simple fractions).
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One-Step Word Problems: Mixed Operations6 WS
There are 4 baskets with 5 apples each. How many apples in all?

Practice Questions

  1. Liam has 14 marbles. He finds 5 more. How many marbles now?
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    14 + 5 = 19. 19 marbles.

  2. A basket had 27 apples. 9 were eaten. How many apples are left?
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    27 − 9 = 18. 18 apples left.

  3. There are 3 boxes with 4 pencils in each. How many pencils in all?
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    3 × 4 = 12. 12 pencils in all.

  4. You have 1 quarter, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies. How much money?
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    25¢ + 20¢ + 4¢ = 49¢. You have 49¢.

  5. A practice starts at 2:35 p.m. It lasts 15 minutes. What time does it end?
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    2:35 p.m. + 15 min = 2:50 p.m. It ends at 2:50 p.m.

Quick Tip
* Use addition, subtraction, time, money, measurement, and fractions.
Teacher Resources
Lesson Plan

Choosing the Right Operation

Standards
3.OA.D.8
Printable Aids
Operation Keywords ChartScratch Pad
Teaching Notes

Encourage students to identify keywords and the underlying operation. Emphasize showing work and writing clear sentence answers.

Vocabulary
Word Problem: A math problem in story form.
Operation: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Common Mistakes
  • Misinterpreting the operation needed for a problem.
  • Ignoring units (e.g., time, money) in calculations.
  • Not writing a complete sentence answer.
Differentiation
SupportRead problems aloud, highlight keywords, use manipulatives to model scenarios.
ChallengeCreate own multi-step problems, explain different solution strategies to a peer.
Discussion Questions
  • What is the question asking you to find?
  • What information in the problem is important?
  • Which math operation will help solve this problem?
  • Does your answer make sense in the context of the story?
Extension Activities
  • Create your own word problems.
  • Act out the problems.
  • Draw pictures for problems.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to explain a word problem to you.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Problem Solving & Application

Grade Level

3-4

Skills Practiced
Reading word problemsIdentifying key informationSolving time problems