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Multi-Step Models 3

Grade 3 · Bar Models · 5 problems

Directions: Use the bar model and equation to solve each word problem.

1.

Jack had 21 marbles. Jack gave away 9. How many marbles does Jack have now?

Bar model
?
9
Equation: 21 - 9 = ?
Answer:
2.

Jack had 17 apples. Jack gave away 8. How many apples does Jack have now?

Bar model
?
8
Equation: 17 - 8 = ?
Answer:
3.

Jack had 13 pencils. Jack got 8 more. How many pencils does Jack have now?

Bar model
13
8
Equation: 13 + 8 = ?
Answer:
4.

Amy had 29 cookies. Amy got 7 more. How many cookies does Amy have now?

Bar model
29
7
Equation: 29 + 7 = ?
Answer:
5.

Amy had 25 crayons. Amy gave away 7. How many crayons does Amy have now?

Bar model
?
7
Equation: 25 - 7 = ?
Answer:

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