Story Problems, Learn Number Operations-Third 3rd Grade Math Standards

Solve a variety of addition and subtraction story problems including those with irrelevant information (0306.2.6)

(Page last edited 5/20/2009)

Algebraic Reasoning Using Weighing Scales - Learn how to think algebraically with these clever weighing scales. Levels 1 and 2 contain two scales. Level 3 is more difficult and has three scales. Your goal is to determine the weight of one or more of the objects.

Bracket Basics - [ click Continue to play the game ] drag numbers into spaces to make the statement correct, practices order of operation

Is That A Fact? - select the appropriate operation for solving a problem ( Author - Randy Russell )

Jetski Addition - a multiplayer addition racing game

Let's Go Shopping - estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop ( Author - Sandi King )

Mathematics Problem Solving Index - practice at solving a variety of open sentence problems

Math stories with Leon the Chameleon - Click on the Addition and Subtraction button under the heading Select a Story (select Maybe Later on the registration screen)

Math Story Problems! - Kid created math story problems ("Kitten" pages are the easiest.) There are lots of links to pages of problems... scroll way down to see them all

Problem-Solving - numerous online tasks covering all operations with hints and answers provided.

Spy Guys Interactive - Balancing Equations - Lesson 11

Sum Sense (Addition) - practice single digit addition by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.

Sum Sense (Subtraction) - practice single digit subtraction by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.

Teacher Dodgeball - fill in numbers on an equation - Each blank of the equation stands for a number on a teacher. Hit the teacher with the number that goes next in the equation by clicking on them.

Tug of War Addition - a multiplayer tug of war game for addition

Word Problems for Kids - pick grade level and start solving problems