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Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. If 18 crayons are shared equally among 6 students, each student gets  

2. Share 24 marbles equally among 4 jars. Each jar gets  

3. 16 cupcakes split equally on 2 plates put  

4. 30 pencils shared among 5 children means each child gets  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. 12 candies shared by 3 kids gives each kid 4 candies in Grade 3.

T F

2. If 10 books are shared by 2 shelves, each shelf has 20 books.

T F

3. Sharing 21 stars among 3 friends gives each friend 7 stars.

T F

Division Word Problems

Easy

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. If 20 balls are packed 4 per box, there are  

2. 28 flowers in bunches of 7 make  

3. 36 seats with 9 in a row fill  

4. 45 cards dealt 5 per player serve  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. 32 cookies boxed 8 per box fills 4 boxes in Grade 3.

T F

2. 40 kids in teams of 5 makes 10 teams.

T F

3. 27 marbles in bags of 9 makes 3 bags.

T F

Division Word Problems

Easy

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: 24 apples shared equally into 3 baskets gives  

2. A Grade 3 class of 28 students forms equal teams of 4. There are  

3. Grade 3: 30 crayons in groups of 5 makes  

4. Grade 3: 18 stickers shared by 6 kids gives  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Grade 3: If 16 pencils are put in groups of 4, there are 4 equal groups.

T F

2. Grade 3: Sharing 36 books on 4 shelves equally gives 8 books per shelf.

T F

3. Grade 3: The quotient of 20 shared by 5 friends is 4 per friend.

T F

Division Word Problems

Easy

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: 20 stars in 4 equal rows gives  

2. Grade 3 array: 35 dots in 5 rows has  

3. Grade 3: 27 seats in 3 rows gives  

4. A Grade 3 tile array has 24 tiles in 6 columns. Each column has  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Grade 3: An array of 24 tiles in 4 rows has 6 tiles per row.

T F

2. Grade 3: A 5-by-7 array of dots has a total of 30 dots.

T F

3. Grade 3: 18 chairs arranged in 3 equal rows gives 6 chairs per row.

T F

Division Word Problems

Medium

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. If 7 times ? = 42, then 42 divided by 7 =  

2. 8 times ? = 48. The missing factor is  

3. 54 marbles shared among 9 kids gives  

4. If 5 times 7 = 35, then 35 divided by 5 =  

5. 63 stickers in rows of 9 make  

6. A teacher splits 56 books onto 8 shelves. Each shelf gets  

7. 72 candies packed 8 per bag fills  

8. If 4 times ? = 36, then ? =  

9. 81 seeds planted 9 per row fill  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

28 divided by 4

→

7

36 divided by 6

→

6

45 divided by 5

→

9

64 divided by 8

→

8

Division Word Problems

Medium

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. 30 cookies shared by 6 kids gives each kid  

2. 30 cookies in bags of 6 fills  

3. 42 apples split among 7 baskets put  

4. 42 apples packed 7 per basket fills  

5. 48 crayons shared by 8 students gives each  

6. 56 cards dealt to 7 players gives each  

7. 63 marbles in bags of 7 makes  

8. 24 pencils shared by 3 boxes put  

9. 40 stickers dealt 8 per sheet fills  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

24 shared by 3 kids

→

8 per kid

24 in bags of 3

→

8 bags

35 shared by 5 kids

→

7 per kid

35 in bags of 5

→

7 bags

Division Word Problems

Medium

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: If 6 times 7 equals 42, then 42 divided by 6 is  

2. Grade 3: Since 6 times 7 equals 42, then 42 divided by 7 equals  

3. Grade 3 missing factor: 8 times  

4. Grade 3: The missing number in 9 times  

5. Grade 3: 63 divided by 9 equals  

6. Grade 3: If 4 times 8 equals 32, then 32 divided by 4 equals  

7. Grade 3: Fill in 7 times  

8. Grade 3: 48 divided by 6 equals  

9. Grade 3: The fact family of 5, 9, 45 gives 45 divided by 5 equals  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 3: 42 divided by 6

→

7

Grade 3: 56 divided by 8

→

6

Grade 3: 45 divided by 9

→

5

Grade 3: 63 divided by 9

→

Seven (quotient)

Division Word Problems

Medium

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: A pizza has 12 slices shared by 4 friends. Each friend gets  

2. Grade 3: 24 students form 4 equal teams. Each team has  

3. Grade 3: 40 cookies packed in bags of 8 makes  

4. Grade 3: 18 cupcakes shared among 3 kids gives  

5. Grade 3: 30 marbles in 6 equal bags gives  

6. Grade 3: 36 pencils in 4 equal boxes has  

7. Grade 3: A team of 28 players splits into 4 squads of  

8. Grade 3: 21 chairs arranged at 3 tables equally gives  

9. Grade 3: 54 stickers shared by 6 kids gives  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 3: 12 slices, 4 friends

→

3 per friend

Grade 3: 40 cookies, bags of 8

→

5 bags

Grade 3: 30 marbles, 6 bags

→

5 per bag

Grade 3: 54 stickers, 6 kids

→

9 per kid

Division Word Problems

Hard

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Mia has 24 marbles in 3 boxes equally, and Leo has 15 marbles in 3 boxes equally. How many more marbles per box does Mia have?

2. 36 cupcakes are split onto 4 trays equally. Then 2 trays are eaten. How many cupcakes are left on the trays?

3. A box has 45 pencils dealt equally to 9 kids. Another box has 27 pencils dealt equally to 9 kids. How many pencils does each kid receive in total?

4. If 32 cookies go into bags of 8 and 24 cookies go into bags of 8, how many bags are filled in all?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. 48 balloons shared by 6 kids, then each gives 2 to a friend. Each kid has  

2. 56 apples sorted 7 per bag, then 3 bags are sold.  

3. 24 cookies in 3 boxes plus 15 cookies in 3 boxes. Per box total is  

4. 72 cards dealt to 8 players. Then 3 players leave and cards stay. Each of the 8 still holds  

5. 54 marbles split among 6 friends, then doubled. Each friend now has  

Division Word Problems

Hard

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Ava packs 40 muffins in trays of 5. Ben packs 40 muffins in trays of 8. Who fills more trays and by how many?

2. A class of 36 students splits into groups of 4 for art and groups of 6 for music. How many more art groups are there than music groups?

3. Leo has 63 stickers arranged 9 per page. Mia has 63 stickers arranged 7 per page. Who uses fewer pages?

4. 50 flowers are split: 20 shared among 4 vases and 30 shared among 5 vases. Which group has more flowers per vase?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. If 42 beads are shared among 6 kids and 42 beads are shared among 7 kids, the first gets  

2. Combining 18 shared by 3 and 24 shared by 3 gives each person  

3. A box of 64 pencils split 8 per kid serves  

4. 81 cards shared among 9 players then 9 more cards added per player gives each  

5. 72 books on 8 shelves equally, with 3 shelves emptied into a box, leave  

Division Word Problems

Hard

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Grade 3: Ben bought 40 candies in 8 equal bags. He ate 2 candies from each bag. How many are left per bag?

2. Grade 3: 36 apples in 4 equal baskets. 1 apple is removed from each basket. How many remain per basket?

3. Grade 3: 24 students in 4 teams. Each team gains 2 more students. New team size?

4. Grade 3: 45 marbles in 5 bags. Doubling each bag would give how many per bag?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Grade 3: 40 candies in 8 bags, eat 2 each, leaves  

2. Grade 3: 36 apples in 4 baskets, remove 1 each, leaves  

3. Grade 3: 24 kids in 4 teams, add 2 each, makes  

4. Grade 3: 45 marbles in 5 bags, double each, gives  

5. Grade 3: 32 pencils in 4 boxes, remove 3 each, leaves  

Division Word Problems

Hard

Division Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Grade 3: Which equation fits: 28 seats in 4 equal rows has how many per row?

2. Grade 3: Check 54 divided by 6 equals 9 by using which multiplication?

3. Grade 3: 48 books on 6 shelves, then 3 more per shelf. Total per shelf?

4. Grade 3: A store packs 72 pens in 8 equal boxes and sells 2 boxes. How many pens sold?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Grade 3: The equation for 28 seats in 4 rows is 28 divided by  

2. Grade 3: Check 54 divided by 6 equals 9 by computing 6 times  

3. Grade 3: 48 divided by 6 equals 8, plus 3 per shelf gives  

4. Grade 3: 72 pens in 8 boxes means 72 divided by 8 equals  

5. Grade 3: Selling 2 boxes of 9 pens totals  

Division Word Problems

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These division word problems worksheets help grade 3 students develop essential math skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Grade 3 students sometimes confuse sharing with grouping and divide by the wrong number; encourage them to identify signal words first.
• Grade 3 learners may multiply instead of divide when they see totals; remind them that division splits totals into equal parts.
• Grade 3 kids occasionally answer with the total instead of the per-group amount; check whether the question asks for groups or size.

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