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Free Year 6 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3

Everyday problems involving equal groups, sharing and arrays. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This Year 6 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Year 6
Subject
Mathematics
Topic
Problem Solving & Word Problems
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • recognising equal-group problems
  • choosing multiplication or division
  • interpreting remainders

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 6 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on problem solving & word problems. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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Year 6 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 6 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3

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Show your working for each problem.

1.There are 12 boxes with 28 pencils in each box. How many pencils are there altogether?
2.Priya shares 319 lollies equally between 11 friends. How many does each friend get?
3.There are 20 boxes with 10 pencils in each box. How many pencils are there altogether?
4.There are 22 boxes with 37 pencils in each box. How many pencils are there altogether?
5.Priya shares 192 lollies equally between 6 friends. How many does each friend get?
6.There are 15 boxes with 15 pencils in each box. How many pencils are there altogether?
7.Isla packs 675 muffins into bags of 17. How many full bags are there, and how many muffins are left over?
8.Oliver packs 383 muffins into bags of 20. How many full bags are there, and how many muffins are left over?
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About this resource

Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
Success Tutoring
Last reviewed
1 October 2026
How it was made
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