Third grade is where kids connect multiplication to division moving from making equal groups to sharing and measuring with confidence. Thoughtful 3rd grade division worksheets build fact fluency, make sense of remainders, and strengthen problem-solving without endless drill. For step-by-step hints you can pair with any worksheet, try the AI Homework Helper, an AI math helper that models strategies, not just answers.
What Are 3rd Grade Division Worksheets?
They’re short practice pages designed to:
Master division within 100 (facts tied to 0–10× tables)
Switch between equal groups, arrays, and number lines
Use fact families to check work (8×6=48 ↔ 48÷6=8)
Interpret remainders in real contexts
Tackle two-step word problems that mix × and ÷
A great worksheet:
starts with a worked example,
includes 8–12 purposeful problems,
ends with a quick “explain your strategy” prompt.
Skill-by-Skill Breakdown (What to Print First)
Division Facts (Within 100)
Goals: Connect each division fact to a known multiplication fact. What to print: mixed-fact sets; “7s/8s/9s” focus sheets. Try it: 56÷8, 63÷9, 42÷6, 72÷8, 45÷5.
Equal Groups & Arrays
Goals: Move fluidly between pictures ↔ equations. What to print: “Share among ___” stories; label array rows/columns. Try it: 24 apples shared equally among 6 kids → ___ each.
Fact Families
Goals: Use multiplication to check division. What to print: triangle frames/family charts. Try it: ___ × 6 = 48; 48 ÷ 6 = ___; 48 ÷ ___ = 6.
Number Lines & Repeated Subtraction
Goals: See division as equal jumps on a number line. What to print: open number lines for “How many 6s in 24?” Try it: 24 ÷ 6 → count jumps of 6 to reach 24.
Remainders in Context
Goals: Decide what the remainder means (keep, share one more, or drop). What to print: short stories + “What does the remainder mean?” box. Try it: 25 stickers in packs of 4 → ___ full packs, ___ left over.
Two-Step Word Problems (× and ÷)
Goals: Build stamina with real contexts. What to print: small mixed sets (arrays, totals, sharing). Try it: 5 packs of 8 markers. Split equally among 4 students. How many per student?
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A One-Week Practice Plan
Meet Miles (Grade 3). He knows 2s, 5s, 10s; division is new.
Mon: Arrays ➜ write matching × and ÷ equations (10 min).
Tue: Mixed division facts (8–10 items) + 1 explain-back. If he’s stuck on a step, have him ask the AI-powered homework helper to show one worked example.
Wed: Number line division (jumps of 2, 5, 10) ➜ reflect: “How many jumps?”
Thu: Remainders in stories (seat teams, box items) ➜ decide what to do with the remainder.
Fri: Two-step word problems mixing × and ÷ (4 items) + “What clue words helped you?”
Weekend (optional): “Family Snack Shop” total snacks ÷ people; compare fair shares.
When to Use Which Worksheet
Daily warm-ups (10–15 min): mixed facts, quick equal-groups pages.
Re-teach days: number line + one worked example.
Check for understanding: remainder stories with a justification box.
Challenge: up to 12×12 facts, multi-step problems, “create your own problem.”
Tips for Parents & Teachers
Model one, then release. Think aloud on the first item.
Ask, don’t tell. “What is being shared?” “What is one group?”
Link to multiplication. “Which × fact helps here?”
Celebrate strategies. Arrays, groups, and number lines are all valid math thinking.
Quick Printable Sets (with mini answer keys)
1) Division Facts (Mixed)
Problems: 56÷8, 63÷9, 42÷6, 72÷8, 45÷5, 36÷4, 27÷3, 81÷9, 32÷4, 50÷10 Answers: 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 5
2) Equal Groups / Sharing
Problems: a) 24 apples ÷ 6 kids = ___ each b) 36 marbles ÷ 9 bags = ___ in each bag c) 18 pencils ÷ 3 boxes = ___ per box Answers: a) 4 b) 4 c) 6
3) Fact Families
Fill the blanks: a) ___ × 6 = 48; 48 ÷ 6 = ___; 48 ÷ ___ = 6 b) 9 × ___ = 63; 63 ÷ 9 = ___; 63 ÷ ___ = 9 Answers: a) 8, 8, 8 b) 7, 7, 7
4) Number Line Division
Prompt: Show 24 ÷ 6 on a number line. How many equal jumps of 6 to reach 24? Answer: 4 jumps.
5) Remainders
Problems: 25÷4, 31÷5, 17÷3 Answers: 6 r1, 6 r1, 5 r2
6) Two-Step Word Problems
Problems: a) 5 packs of 8 markers → total markers ÷ 4 students = ___ each b) 63 books on 7 shelves → ___ per shelf; then move the books from 4 shelves evenly onto the 3 remaining shelves. How many per shelf now? Answers: a) 10 each (5×8=40; 40÷4=10) b) 9 per shelf; then 4×9=36 moved, total on 3 shelves = 63 ➜ 21 per shelf
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FAQs About 3rd Grade Division Worksheets
What division should a 3rd grader know?
Facts within 100, division as equal groups/measurement, the multiplication–division relationship, and interpreting remainders in context.
How many problems per day?
8–12 mixed items keeps focus high and frustration low.
How do I help without giving the answer?
Ask: “What is being shared?” “How many in each group?” “Which multiplication fact matches?” Have kids model with arrays or number lines.
Do 3rd graders do long division?
A light preview (single-digit divisors, small numbers) is finely focused on understanding groups and remainders rather than big multi-step algorithms.
The Final Word
The best 3rd grade division worksheets tie every problem back to multiplication, visualize thinking, and include quick reflections. Keep practice short, strategic, and connected to real life.
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