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50 Fill-In Math Word Problems Grades 2-3 50 Engaging Stories For Students To Read, Fill In, Solve, and Sharpen Their Math Skills by Bob Krech
50 Fill-In Math Word Problems Grades 2-3 50 Engaging Stories For Students To Read, Fill In, Solve, and Sharpen Their Math Skills by Bob Krech
50 Fill-In Math Word Problems Grades 2-3 50 Engaging Stories For Students To Read, Fill In, Solve, and Sharpen Their Math Skills by Bob Krech
BY BOB KRECH
50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 © Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
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Contents
About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What Are Fill-in Math Word Problems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Why Use Fill-in Math Word Problems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Meeting the Math Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choosing Numbers and Checking Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to Use Fill-in Math Word Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Teaching Problem-Solving Skills:
The Fantastic Five-Step Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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About This Book
W
hen we learn to read, we learn to recognize the letters of the alphabet,
we practice letter-sound relationships, and we learn punctuation, but what
it’s all about is eventually being able to read text. A similar situation exists
in math. We learn how to recognize and write numerals, what the symbols mean,
numerical order, and operations like addition and subtraction, but what it’s all about is
what you can do with these skills––applying what you know to solve problems. Fill-in
math word problems provide some very interesting problems to solve.
M
ath word problems can provide a meaningful context for students
to apply their skills, but sometimes the problems can be a bit boring or dry.
(Remember trying to figure out when the two trains would pass each other?) That
won’t happen with fill-in math word problems. Students help create these problems,
and once they get the hang of the process, the resulting word problems become more
and more wild, interesting, and fun—all while providing good problem-solving
practice with grade-appropriate math skills and concepts. Have fun while doing math?
Absolutely!
correspond to the Number and Operations standard, the next 10 to the Measurement
standard, followed by 5 each for Geometry, Patterns and Algebra, and Data Analysis
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and Probability. The stories within each section are
arranged by level of concept difficulty—for example,
Types of Words
stories for Number and Operations begin with simple
comparisons of numbers, followed by single-digit Different kinds of words are
addition, addition with three addends, subtraction, required to fill in the blanks of
work with double digits, money, multiplication, and the math problems. Following
division. You can follow the order in the book or are the main types students will
select problems based on concepts you are teaching use. Review them and consider
at a given time. posting the descriptions and
examples for easy reference.
Choosing Numbers and
Checking Answers Adjectives: Words that
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How to Use Fill-in Math Word Problems
There are many ways to use fill-in math word problems in your classroom. Here are a
few suggestions for lesson formats:
Problem-Solving Partners: Have students pair up. Make copies of a fill-in math
word problem and distribute to one student in each pair. These students are the Readers.
Without revealing the title of the story (or the story), Readers ask their partners for the
missing words in the order they appear in the story (for example, “a plural noun,” “an
adjective,” “a two-digit number”) and fill in the appropriate blanks with responses. When
all the blanks are filled in, the Reader reads back the finished story. The resulting story
now contains a math word problem. Partners work together to solve the problem and then
share answers and strategies.
Class Problem Solvers: Choose a story and request the words or numbers in order
from the class (students can also take over this role). Fill in the appropriate blanks with
responses. When the story is complete, read it to the class. Have students take notes on
the numbers used and the question being asked, or write this information on the
chalkboard. Work together as a class to solve the problem.
Class Copies: After completing a story with class responses, make copies of the
finished story for each student. Have students read the problem and solve it on their
own. Write answers and solution strategies on the chalkboard and discuss.
“Problem solving should be the central focus of all mathematics instruction and an
integral part of all mathematical activity.” In other words, in mathematics, problem
solving is what it’s all about!
What do you do when you first encounter a math word problem? This is what we
need to help students deal with. We need to help them develop a process that they can
use effectively to solve any type of math word problem. Word problems often intimidate
students because there may be a lot of information, what is there is embedded in text,
and, unlike a regular equation, it is not always clear exactly what you are supposed to
do. When using fill-in math word problems, you may want to take some time to teach
students how to use the Fantastic Five-Step Process to problem solve.
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The Fantastic Five-Step Process helps students approach problem solving in a logical,
systematic way. No matter what type of problem students encounter, these five steps will
help them through it. Learning and using the five steps will help students organize their
interpretation and thinking about the problem. This is the key to good problem
solving––organizing for action. The best way to help students understand the process is to
demonstrate it as you work through a problem on the chalkboard or overhead. Make a copy
of the graphic organizer on page 9. You can enlarge this to poster size, or provide each
student with a copy to follow along as you take them through an introductory lesson.
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Step 3: What Can I Eliminate?
Once we know what we are trying to find out, we can decide what is
unimportant. We may need all the information, but often there is extra
information that can be put aside to help focus on the facts.
We can eliminate the fact that Jinx had 98 gumdrops. It’s not needed
to answer the question. We’re left with:
Jack - 89
Jock - 72
89
-72
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So Jack had 17 more gumdrops than Jock.
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Number and Operations
The fill-in math word problems in this section include math content that supports the
math standards for number and operations across grades 2–3 (based on the Principles
and Standards for School Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics) and are organized to accommodate the range of levels you would find
in your class. As students complete the blanks in each story, they will build and solve
word problems that provide practice in the following areas:
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
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Number and
Operations
Comparing Numbers
Name Date
Old Folktale
This is an old folktale from
(adjective)
and , he caught
(adjective) (adjective)
with a .
(different three-digit number) (noun)
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Number and
Operations
Comparing Numbers
Name Date
Sports Update
The National Target Championships were held
(verb ending in -ing)
.
(three-digit number)
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit Addition
Name Date
Alien Love
I love the girl from Planet
. She is so
(noun)
“ ,” and I
(exclamation)
on each finger.
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit Addition
Name Date
The Author
I am writing a new book about .
(adjective) (plural noun)
Question: How many pages did the author write this weekend? _______
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Number and
Operations
Three Addends
Name Date
Question: How many instruments did they use in the band? __________
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Number and
Operations
Three Addends
Name Date
Garden News
’s garden is doing very
(name of girl)
and they did not taste so good in the salad. But this year she
on top.
(noun)
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Number and
Operations
Two-Digit Addition
Name Date
good,
(adjective)
to brush with.
(noun)
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Number and
Operations
Two-Digit Addition
Name Date
Directions to My House
I’m glad you are able to come over later. We can play
on my new .
(game) (noun)
Go miles down
(two-digit number)
Road. Make a
(name of person)
right at the
(adjective)
. That’s
(noun)
Avenue. Go
(name of movie star) (two-digit number)
, !
(animal) (name)
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit
Subtraction
Name Date
My Collection
My great uncle helped me start my
(name of boy)
one to
(famous person)
for
(two-digit number)
. Then I gave
(plural noun)
to my
(one-digit number less than 5)
friend
(adjective)
.
(name of person)
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Number and
Operations
Subtraction
Name Date
Pet Care
make wonderful
(plural noun)
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Number and
Operations
Addition and
Subtraction
Name Date
Crime Report
The wealthy heiress Mrs. Penelope
house in the
(adjective)
suburb of ville.
(adjective) (first name of person)
cards and
(one-digit number greater than 1) (name of sport)
Question: How many sports cards does she have left? ________________
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Number and
Operations
Addition and
Subtraction
Name Date
Historical Site
You will surely enjoy visiting the historic
(first and last name of person)
by local . One
(plural noun) (plural noun)
over with .
(adjective) (plural noun)
Question: How many windows does the mansion have now? ___________
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Number and
Operations
Addition With Money
Name Date
My Allowance
My dad gives me my allowance every
(day of the week)
all I did, but it was plenty. In fact, Dad was so proud he said I
was !
(adjective)
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Number and
Operations
Addition With Money
Name Date
Holiday!
I love it when rolls around in
(name of holiday)
. My Aunt said,“Don’t be
(one-digit number) (coin, plural)
so .” She gave me
(adjective) (one-digit number)
. My Grandpa gave me
(another coin, plural) (one-digit number)
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Number and
Operations
Subtraction With
Money
Name Date
Birthday Money
Young just got his birthday money.
(name of boy)
He went directly to ’s
(name of teacher)
. They
(adjective) (plural noun)
he plays .
(game)
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Number and
Operations
Addition & Subtraction
With Money
Name Date
Garage Sale
was in the neighborhood and
(name of famous female person)
. They were
(adjective)
dollars
(one-digit number greater than 1)
and drove
(noun)
off, waving.
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Number and
Operations
Addition & Subtraction
With Money
Name Date
My Favorite Restaurant
Yesterday I went to my favorite restaurant,
the .
(adjective) (noun)
. It cost .
(adjective) (price less than $10.00)
the bill.
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Number and
Operations
Two-Digit
Subtraction
Name Date
History Report
This is a report on King
the First. He
(name of boy in the class)
was King of
(place)
from to
(year)
. He was very
(later year)
Question:
Question: How many did he get rid of? _________
(same plural noun as above)
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit
Multiplication
Name Date
Going Shopping
I love shopping at the mall. When I get
, and then I go to my
(plural noun)
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit
Multiplication
Name Date
Secret Agent X
Secret Agent X, also known as , is preparing
(name of girl in the class)
, code
(name of teacher in the school)
name:
(adjective)
. The boss
(name of animal)
suitcases.
(one-digit number greater than 1)
.
(one-digit number greater than 1) (adjective) (plural noun)
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit
Multiplication
Name Date
Arms of Steel
So! You want to develop arms of steel.
Question: How many times a week should you do your lifts? ___________
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit Division
Name Date
, , and .
(name of girl) (name of girl) (name of girl)
of them.
(two-digit number ending in zero)
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Number and
Operations
One-Digit Division
Name Date
Organizing My Room
My mom is making me clean up my room,
at least
(number greater than 1)
. I found of them.
(plural noun) (two-digit number ending with an even digit)
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Number and
Operations
Fractions
Name Date
Candy
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Number and
Operations
Fractions
Name Date
Pizza Dinner
We are having pizza from
’s Pizzeria
(name of person) PIZZA
tonight. I love their pizza. It is so PLEASE!
! I like to get it
(adjective)
with and
(plural noun)
on top. I wash
(plural noun)
share the pizza with me. We are going to watch a new video, too,
“Revenge of the .”
(adjective) (plural noun)
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Measurement
The fill-in math word problems in this section include math content that
supports the math standards for measurement across grades 2–3 (based
on the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics from the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and are organized to accommodate
the range of levels you would find in your class. As students complete the
blanks in each story, they will build and solve word problems that provide
practice in the following areas:
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
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Measurement
Linear Measurement
Name Date
Guide to the
Famous Tower
When you visit on vacation,
(place)
Tower of
(adjective) (name of person)
feet.
(one-digit number)
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Measurement
Linear Measurement
Name Date
An Incredible Find!
Well-known archaeologist
(first name of boy)
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Measurement
Time
Name Date
The TV Guide
I love to watch TV. My favorite show
is of America. It
(plural noun)
is on channel .
(two-digit number)
It’s so . It starts
(adjective)
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Measurement
Time
Name Date
Doing Homework
You know you should always
as as a
(adjective)
.
(noun)
is very
(school subject)
. It should only
(adjective)
is . It will take
(plural noun) (adjective)
Biography of .
(first and last name of someone)
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Measurement
Elapsed Time
Name Date
What a Chore!
!
(exclamation)
had a
(name of boy)
day! He had
(adjective)
to his room
(verb)
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Measurement
Perimeter
Name Date
How to Build a
ball Court
(adjective)
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Measurement
Area
Name Date
sitting on a
(color) (noun)
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Measurement
Liquid Measurement
Name Date
A Cool Drink
You know how it can
(adjective)
up a , ,
(adjective) (adjective)
of and a
(liquid measurement) (liquid)
, and serve.
(plural noun)
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Measurement
Weight
Name Date
Bake a Cake
Are you ? Good! Then you will
(adjective)
“ !” In a bowl, put
(exclamation)
of and mix
(plural noun)
in
(one-digit number)
of .
(weight measurement) (plural noun)
. Bake in a
(two-digit number) (time measurement)
until .
(adjective) (noun) (adjective)
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Measurement
Weight
Name Date
Pirate Gold
A bag of gold was recently found at the
bottom of ’s Inlet.
(first name of girl)
It weighed
(one-digit number greater than 1)
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Geometry
The fill-in math word problems in this section include math content that supports
the math standards for geometry across grades 2–3 (based on the Principles and
Standards for School Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics) and are organized to accommodate the range of levels you would
find in your class. As students complete the blanks in each story, they will build
and solve word problems that provide practice in the following areas:
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
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Geometry
Geometric Shapes
Name Date
The Garden
If you are planning a garden, here is
some advice.
(adjective)
. Spread them
(plural noun)
like to the .
(verb) (plural noun)
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Geometry
Geometric Shapes
Name Date
Hat Shopping
I need a new hat because I am going to my uncle
is in . It will be a very
(place) (adjective)
is looking !”
(adjective)
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Geometry
Combining Geometric
Shapes
Name Date
The Sculpture
Famous sculptor
(name of girl in the class)
is starting a new
(adjective)
made of and
(plural noun)
and
(geometric shape, plural) (one-digit number greater than 1)
Question: What will her new sculpture look like? Draw it.
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Geometry
Combining Geometric
Shapes
Name Date
restaurant, the
(adjective)
and is made of
(geometric shape)
. It is covered with
(plural noun)
. It has
(plural noun) (one-digit number greater than 1)
Question: What does Chef Bob’s new dessert look like? Draw it.
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Geometry
Symmetry
Name Date
. Of course there
(plural noun)
are to slide
(plural noun)
down and to
(plural noun)
a !
(geometric shape)
Question: What does the mayor look like? Draw his portrait, and then
draw a line of symmetry through it.
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Patterns and Algebra
The fill-in math word problems in this section include math content that supports the
math standards for algebra across grades 2–3 (based on the Principles and Standards for
School Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and are organized
to accommodate the range of levels you would find in your class. As students complete the
blanks in each story, they will build and solve word problems that provide practice in the
following areas:
Understand patterns, relations, and functions
h sort, classify, and order objects by size, number, and other properties
h recognize, describe, extend, and make generalizations about patterns
h use words, tables, and graphs to represent and analyze patterns
Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols
h principles and properties of operations (such as commutativity)
h invented and conventional symbolic notations
h properties of commutativity, associativity, and distributivity
h missing variables
h express mathematical relationships using equations
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
1 child 10 raisins
2 children 20 raisins
3 children 30 raisins
If someone asked how many raisins nine children would eat, we could answer 90 by extending the
relationship between the number of children and the number of raisins eaten-in this case, the number of
children multiplied by 10 or, using algebra, n x 10 = raisins eaten. This is a growing pattern, where the
numbers increase.
h Students may also encounter repeating patterns, where the elements of the pattern don’t grow but simply
repeat, as with the mail carrier who wears blue socks on odd days and red socks on even days, and we
want to know what color socks he will be wearing on Thursday if Monday is July 10. (answer = blue,
because Thursday would be July 13, which is an odd numbered day)
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Patterns and
Algebra
Patterns
Name Date
,a , and
(plural noun) (noun)
repeated.
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Patterns and
Algebra
Patterns
Name Date
Aliens Speak!
I was reading my favorite newspaper,
, ,
(even number less than 3) (number of triangle sides)
.
(even number greater than 2 but less than 5)
Question: What would be a good clue for the next number in the
pattern? ________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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Patterns and
Algebra
Missing Addend
Name Date
Big Winner
is a big winner!
(name of girl)
and is as smart as
(name of female celebrity)
Question: How much money did she win in round two? _____________
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Patterns and
Algebra
Missing Addend
Name Date
annual
(animal)
a new .
(noun)
costs dollars.
(number greater than 6 but less than 20)
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Patterns and
Algebra
Finding a Missing
Variable
Name Date
was giving a
(noun)
lecture at
(noun)
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Data Analysis
and Probability
The fill-in math word problems in this section include math content
that supports the math standards for data analysis and probability
across grades 2–3 (based on the Principles and Standards for School
Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and
are organized to accommodate the range of levels you would find in your
class. As students complete the blanks in each story, they will build and
solve word problems that provide practice in the following areas:
Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data;
understand and apply basic concepts of probability
h discuss events as likely or unlikely
h propose and justify conclusions and predictions based on data
h predict the probability of outcomes
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
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Data Analysis
and Probability
Analyzing Data
Name Date
Soccer Stars
Soccer has become a very
because it is
(plural noun)
, ,
(adjective) (adjective)
and . Recently, a
(adjective)
held in .
(name of country)
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 © Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Data Analysis
and Probability
Analyzing Data
Name Date
The Contest
and
(name of boy in the class)
are going to
(name of famous female)
most in two
(plural noun)
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 © Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Data Analysis
and Probability
Finding Averages
Name Date
Baseball Hero
Baseball’s leading hitter, , has had another
(name of girl)
July was the same as June, and then in August she felt really
Question: How many hits did she average per month? _______________
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 © Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Data Analysis
and Probability
Probability
Name Date
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 © Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Data Analysis
and Probability
Probability
Name Date
County Fair
Princess went
(first name of girl in the class)
to the
(first name of someone in the class)
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 © Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources