Year 3 Two-Step Word Problems

Explore 24 two-step word problems for Year 3 supported practice, with a worked example, planning prompts, error analysis and full solutions.

Two Steps to Solve helps pupils decide what to find first, choose the calculations they need and explain their final answer.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 24 two-step word problems
• A worked example
• Planning prompts to organise both steps
• Error-analysis activities
• Full solutions showing the calculations
• Teacher guidance

SKILLS COVERED
• Identifying relevant information
• Planning two linked calculations
• Addition and subtraction within 1,000
• Multiplication and division using the 3, 4 and 8 times tables
• Explaining and checking answers

Division calculations have whole-number answers without remainders.

HOW TO USE
Begin with the worked example and discuss why the first calculation is needed. Guide pupils through planning both steps before they solve further problems in pairs or independently.

Use the error-analysis activities to discuss a mistaken solution and explain how to correct it.

SUITABILITY
Designed as supported extension or guided practice for Year 3 pupils, typically aged 7–8, who are secure with the calculations involved.

Two-step reasoning adds an extra challenge. Some pupils will need adult support with reading and planning. This pack is not a complete Year 3 assessment.

FORMAT
24 pages in total, including the cover, teacher guidance and solutions. Printable A4 PDF with British English spelling. Not editable.