Three-Digit Subtraction Word Problems
Isn't math supposed to be about numbers? Some students may dread word problems because they are mentally draining and require more energy than standard equations. But kids' brains won't be short-circuiting with the help of these three-digit subtraction word problems. All the practice will transform young minds into well-oiled computing machines.
Tools on Three-Digit Subtraction Word Problems
Three-digit subtraction word problems are not much different than lower level subtraction problems. The math itself is slightly more challenging because it requires more regrouping. The key to solving word problems is understanding the language and deciding what operation to use. There are plenty of resources provided by Education.com for students to practice three-digit word problems using different approaches.
The lesson plan
Subtraction Stories instructs students to come up with their own word problems and then challenge their classmates to solve them.
Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction teaches kids a streamlined checklist to follow when solving word problems. There are helpful printable worksheets that save teachers time and mental energy jotting down their own word problems.The popular sheet
Measurement Mania #14: Height instructs students to compare the heights of two animals using addition and subtraction. (There is a full set of Measurement Mania printables found throughout the library.) Take kids behind the scenes at a theater with the worksheet
At the Movies: Subtraction Word Problems, where students keep track of ticket and concessions sales.
These are a select few of the many helpful three-digit subtraction resources that can be accessed with ease through the Learning Library.
