Multiplication & Division Word Problems: Using the GET Strategy

Description

Word problems are hard for our students! Deciding between multiplying and dividing is even harder! Never fear, GET is here! This no-prep Multiplication & Division Word Problem set makes teaching this skill simpler!

The GET strategy is an easy mnemonic for students to use to determine whether they should multiply or divide in given word problems! This set includes 6 colored posters/printables (to match to your classroom), 10 worksheets (totaling 50 problems!!) and instructions for teaching. Download yours today!

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Multiplication & Division Word Problems: Using the GET Strategy

Name: Multiplication & Division Word Problems: Using the GET Strategy
Brand: The Cold Brew Classroom
SKU: 8541650
Price: 8.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

Rated 4.4 out of 5, based on 5 reviews

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Highlights

Grades

3rd - 6th

Subjects

Math, Other (Math)

Standards

CCSS3.OA.A.4

CCSS3.OA.C.7

CCSS3.OA.D.8

Description

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Helpful for Special Education and ELs

Rated 4 out of 5

March 3, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This worked out great for students in my special education classroom. It had enough structure to it, that after a few times, they were able to do it independently.

Amanda P.

306 reviews • Ohio

Grades taught: 4th

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Mild to severe disabilities

Great visual

Rated 5 out of 5

August 24, 2025

This was a great visual for my students. Easy printing and great posters.

Amanda R.

46 reviews • New York

Grades taught: 3rd

Rated 4 out of 5

February 11, 2025

A simple way to help students identify which parts of a problem they have and what operation they need to use to solve.

Whitney Wilkerson

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297 reviews

Grades taught: 3rd

Rated 4 out of 5

December 10, 2024

GREAT resource for IEP related math word problem goals. Students found it very clear and easy to follow along.

Amanda B.

132 reviews

Grades taught: 4th, 5th

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Rated 5 out of 5

May 7, 2024

engaging visual activities for students with learning disabilities to work on grade level concepts

Sherri H.

168 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS3.OA.A.4

Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers. For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations 8 × ? = 48, 5 = __ ÷ 3, 6 × 6 = ?.

CCSS3.OA.C.7

Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.

CCSS3.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.