Division with Remainders Practice Worksheet for 3rd Grade Students

Simplified worksheet with 8 practice problems on division with remainders: basic division, visual representations, and simple word problems adapted for younger learners.

Worksheet: Division with Remainders (Grade 3)

Instructions:

Solve each problem below. Count carefully and write your answer as "how many each and how many left over". Show your counting for full credit.

1 Sharing Candies
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You have 12 candies. You want to share them equally among 4 friends. How many candies does each friend get? How many are left over?
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Counting:

12 ÷ 4 = 3

Each friend gets 3 candies

No candies are left over

2 Sharing Apples
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You have 13 apples. You want to put them in 4 baskets with the same number in each basket. How many apples go in each basket? How many are left over?
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Counting:

13 ÷ 4 = 3 R 1

Each basket gets 3 apples

1 apple is left over

3 Pet Treats
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You have 17 dog treats. You want to give the same number to each of your 5 dogs. How many treats does each dog get? How many are left over?
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Counting:

17 ÷ 5 = 3 R 2

Each dog gets 3 treats

2 treats are left over

4 Party Favors
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You have 20 party favors. You want to put them in 6 goodie bags with the same number in each bag. How many favors go in each bag? How many are left over?
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Counting:

20 ÷ 6 = 3 R 2

Each bag gets 3 favors

2 favors are left over

Worksheet Problems (Continued)
5 Stickers for Friends
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You have 25 stickers to share equally among 4 friends. How many stickers does each friend get? How many are left over?
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Counting:

25 ÷ 4 = 6 R 1

Each friend gets 6 stickers

1 sticker is left over

6 Cookie Sharing
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You baked 19 cookies and want to put them in 3 jars with the same number in each jar. How many cookies go in each jar? How many are left over?
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Counting:

19 ÷ 3 = 6 R 1

Each jar gets 6 cookies

1 cookie is left over

Worksheet Problems (Continued) + Answer Key
7 Book Distribution
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You have 16 books to put on 5 shelves with the same number on each shelf. How many books go on each shelf? How many are left over?
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Counting:

16 ÷ 5 = 3 R 1

Each shelf gets 3 books

1 book is left over

8 Balloon Party
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You have 23 balloons to tie to 4 chairs with the same number on each chair. How many balloons go on each chair? How many are left over?
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Counting:

23 ÷ 4 = 5 R 3

Each chair gets 5 balloons

3 balloons are left over

Answer Key:
  • 1. Each friend gets 3 candies, 0 left over
  • 2. Each basket gets 3 apples, 1 left over
  • 3. Each dog gets 3 treats, 2 left over
  • 4. Each bag gets 3 favors, 2 left over
  • 5. Each friend gets 6 stickers, 1 left over
  • 6. Each jar gets 6 cookies, 1 left over
  • 7. Each shelf gets 3 books, 1 left over
  • 8. Each chair gets 5 balloons, 3 left over
    • Division with Remainders - Grade 3 Summary
    Grade 3 Division with Remainders
    What is Division?
  • Division: Sharing things equally among people or groups
  • Equal sharing: Making sure everyone gets the same amount
  • Remainder: The things left over that can't be shared equally
    • Easy Division Steps
  • Step 1: Count how many things you have
  • Step 2: Count how many people or groups to share with
  • Step 3: Give the same number to each person/group
  • Step 4: Count how many are left over
    • Examples We Did
  • 12 ÷ 4 = 3: 12 candies to 4 friends = 3 each, 0 left
  • 13 ÷ 4 = 3 R 1: 13 apples in 4 baskets = 3 each, 1 left
  • 17 ÷ 5 = 3 R 2: 17 treats for 5 dogs = 3 each, 2 left
    • Tips for Success
  • Tip 1: Draw circles or dots to help you count
  • Tip 2: Make sure everyone gets the same amount
  • Tip 3: Don't forget to count what's left over
  • Tip 4: Check your answer by adding up all the shares
    • Remember These Words
  • Divide: Share equally
  • Share: Give the same amount to everyone
  • Equal: The same amount
  • Left over: Remainder - what can't be shared
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    10 ÷ 3 = 3 R 1
    Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Mistake 1: Not giving everyone the same amount
  • Mistake 2: Forgetting to count what's left over
  • Mistake 3: Giving out too many items
  • Mistake 4: Not checking your work
    • Practice More!
  • Try sharing toys with siblings
  • Count snacks for family members
  • Sort your books into equal piles
  • Practice with small numbers first

    • Questions & Answers

    Question: I don't understand why some things don't divide evenly. Why can't everything be shared fairly?

    Answer: That's a great question! Sometimes when we share things, we can't make them all equal. Think about it like this:

    • If you have 7 cookies and 3 friends, you can give 2 cookies to each friend (that's 6 total)
    • But then you have 1 cookie left over that you can't share equally
    • That extra cookie is called the "remainder"

    It's like when you have 13 crayons and want to put them in 4 boxes - each box gets 3 crayons, but 1 crayon is left over!

    Question: How can I help my 3rd grader understand division with remainders better?

    Answer: Here are fun ways to help your child understand division:

    • Use real objects: Count out candies, toys, or snacks to physically divide
    • Draw pictures: Draw circles and distribute dots inside them
    • Make it a game: "Let's share these cookies with our stuffed animals!"
    • Start small: Begin with numbers like 6, 8, or 10 before trying bigger numbers

    The key is hands-on practice with objects they can touch and move around!

    Question: How do I know if I did the division right? Sometimes I'm not sure about the leftover part.

    Answer: Here's a simple way to check your work:

    • Count all your groups: Make sure each group has the same number
    • Count the leftovers: Make sure you counted what's left over
    • Add them up: The groups + leftovers should equal your original number

    Example: If you had 13 ÷ 4 = 3 R 1, check: (3×4) + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13 ✓

    The leftovers should always be less than the number of groups!