Free printable mixed operations math worksheets for 3rd graders

These free printable worksheets are easy to use and require minimal preparation. All you need to do is:

• Download the PDF file from the link below
• Print out the worksheets you want to use (you can choose from different levels of difficulty and challenge)
• Give them to your students or kids along with a pencil and an eraser
• Let them work on the worksheets independently or in pairs or groups
• Check their answers using the answer keys provided at the end of each worksheet
• Provide feedback and encouragement as needed

Here are some examples of the worksheets you'll find in our free printable mixed operations math worksheets for 3rd graders:

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division facts review

This worksheet is a great way to review the basic facts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It has 40 questions that ask the students or kids to fill in the missing numbers or symbols in each expression. For example:

• 8 + ___ = 12
• ___ x 6 = 36
• 20 - ___ = 15
• ___ ÷ 4 = 5

Complete the addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division expressions

This worksheet is a bit more challenging than the previous one. It has 20 questions that ask the students or kids to complete the expressions using any of the four operations. For example:

• (6 + ___) x 2 = 24
• ___ - (9 ÷ 3) = 7
• (8 x ___) + 4 = 36
• ___ ÷ (5 - 2) = 6

Multiplication and division expressions up to 12: true or false?

This worksheet tests the students' or kids' knowledge of multiplication and division facts up to 12. It has 20 questions asking them whether each expression is true or false. For example:

• 6 x 4 = 24 (true)
• 9 ÷ 3 = 2 (false)
• 7 x 8 = 56 (true)
• 12 ÷ 4 = 2 (false)

Word problems on addition and subtraction

This worksheet helps the students or kids practice solving word problems that involve addition and subtraction. It has 10 questions that ask them to read each problem carefully, write an equation, and find the answer. For example:

Lisa has 15 stickers. She gives some stickers to her friend Amy. Now she has 9 stickers left. How many stickers did Lisa give to Amy?

Equation: 15 - ___ = 9             Answer: Lisa gave Amy 6 stickers.

Word problems on multiplication and division

This worksheet helps the students or kids practice solving word problems that involve multiplication and division. It has 10 questions that ask them to read each problem carefully, write an equation, and find the answer. For example:

Tom has a bag of candy. He wants to share it equally with his three friends. If there are 24 pieces of candy in the bag, how many pieces will each person get?

Equation: 24  ÷ 4 = ___

Answer: Each person will get 6 pieces of candy.

Operations on whole numbers

This worksheet challenges the students or kids to perform different operations on whole numbers. It has 20 questions that ask them to add, subtract, multiply, or divide two whole numbers and write the answer. For example:

• 23 + 17 = ___           Answer: 23 + 17 = 40
• 54 - 29 = ___            Answer: 54 - 29 = 25
• 6 x 7 = ___               Answer: 6 x 7 = 42
• 36 ÷ 9 = ___             Answer: 36 ÷ 9 = 4

Solving two-steps addition and subtraction word problems

This worksheet helps the students or kids practice solving word problems that involve two steps addition and subtraction. It has 10 questions that ask them to read each problem carefully, write two equations, and find the answer. For example:

Jack has 20 books. He buys 5 more books at the bookstore. Then he gives 3 books to his brother. How many books does Jack have now?

Equations: 20 + 5 = ___

___ - 3 = ___

Answer: Jack has 22 books now.

Solving two-steps multiplication and division word problems

This worksheet helps the students or kids practice solving word problems that involve two steps and multiplication and division. It has 10 questions that ask them to read each problem carefully, write two equations, and find the answer. For example:

Mary has a box of chocolates. There are 12 chocolates in each row and 4 rows in the box. She eats 6 chocolates and gives half the remaining chocolates to her friend. How many chocolates does Mary have left?

Equations: 12 x 4 = ___

___ - 6 = ___

___ ÷ 2 = ___

Answer: Mary has 21 chocolates left.

Solving two-step mixed operation word problems

This worksheet helps the students or kids practice solving word problems that involve two steps and mixed operations. It has 10 questions that ask them to read each problem carefully, write two equations, and find the answer. For example:

Sam has a jar of coins. He has 20 quarters, 15 dimes, and 10 nickels. He takes some coins from the jar and spends them at the store. He spends $2 on a candy bar and $1.50 on a soda. How many coins does Sam have left in the jar?

Equations: (20 x 0.25) + (15 x 0.1) + (10 x 0.05) = ___

___ - (2 + 1.5) = ___

Answer: Sam has $3.5 left in the jar.

Here are some tips and tricks to make math fun and easy for your students or kids:

• Use manipulatives such as counters, blocks, coins, dice, cards, etc., to help them visualize and understand the concepts and operations.
• Play games such as bingo, dominoes, puzzles, etc., that involve math skills and strategies.
• Incorporate math into everyday activities such as cooking, shopping, measuring, etc.
• Encourage them to explain their thinking and reasoning using words, pictures, or symbols.
• Praise their efforts and achievements and celebrate their progress.