Grade 3 Math · Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Build Grade 3 math skills with five 10-question practice tests on multiplication and division word problems, equal groups, sharing, arrays, and operation choice.
These Grade 3 Math practice tests help students decide whether multiplication or division matches a real-world situation. Students solve problems with equal groups, rows, sharing, packets, shelves, teams, and arrays.
Complete one 10-question test at a time. Underline the important numbers and ask whether the problem describes groups being combined or a total being shared. Write an equation before choosing an answer.
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4. Test
A 10-question Grade 3 Math practice test on multiplication and division word problems, equal groups, sharing, arrays, and choosing the correct operation.
Read each word problem carefully. Decide whether multiplication or division represents the situation, then solve and check the answer with the context.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is 12 fish.
There are 3 equal groups of 4 fish, so 3 × 4 = 12 fish.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 4 paintbrushes.
Twenty paintbrushes divided among 5 tables gives 20 ÷ 5 = 4.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is 21 seeds.
Seven equal rows of 3 seeds give 7 × 3 = 21 seeds.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is 4 bottles.
Twenty-four bottles divided among 6 teams gives 24 ÷ 6 = 4 bottles each.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is 40 objects.
Five equal groups of 8 objects give 5 × 8 = 40 objects.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 6 muffins.
Forty-two muffins divided among 7 boxes gives 42 ÷ 7 = 6.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is 45 notebooks.
Nine equal groups of 5 notebooks give 9 × 5 = 45 notebooks.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is 4 books.
Sixteen books divided among 4 classrooms gives 16 ÷ 4 = 4.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is 60 hikers.
Ten equal groups of 6 hikers give 10 × 6 = 60 hikers.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 7 counters.
Thirty-five counters divided among 5 students gives 35 ÷ 5 = 7.
Multiplication is often used when a problem has equal groups and asks for the total number of objects.
Division is often used when a total is shared equally or when a problem asks for the number of equal groups or the amount in each group.
The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems questions in total.
