3.OA.D.8
Solve two‐step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
Example Problems
Estimate by rounding to the nearest tens place:
Estimate by rounding to the nearest tens place:
Estimate by rounding to the nearest tens place:
Khan Academy Resources2-step estimation word problemsAdd and subtract within 1000 word problems2-step word problemsRepresent 2-step word problems with equations2-step word problem: runningOrder of operations (2-step expressions)2-step word problem: trufflesSetting up 2-step word problems2-step word problem: theater2-step estimation word problems

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