What's on a Grade 6 word problem worksheet?

Each pack has up to 12 questions per page with a matching answer key, tuned to Grade 6, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options so you can match the child's level.

How do I help my child with word problems?

Read slowly, identify what's being asked, pull out the numbers and signal words, then choose the operation before calculating.

What are signal words in word problems?

Words that hint at the operation, 'in all' suggests addition, 'left' subtraction, 'each' multiplication or division.

Grade 6 · Word Problems

Grade 6 Word Problem Worksheets

Free printable Grade 6 word problem worksheets, each with an answer key and sized to fit one page. Pick beginner, intermediate, or advanced and generate a fresh pack in seconds. No AI, no wrong answers.

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Grade 6 examples by level

BeginnerHaeun has 3 backpacks. Nikola has 5 times as many. How many backpacks does Nikola have?15
IntermediateMilos buys 2 glue sticks at $1.75 each and pays with $5.00. How much change should Milos get back?$1.50
AdvancedMai has 21 pumpkins. 2/3 of them are orange. How many orange pumpkins are there?14

Real problems from the generator: always mathematically correct, and every pack is different.

Why Grade 6 word problem practice matters

Word problems develop mathematical reasoning and translation (turning language into calculations) which is exactly how math is used outside the classroom.

Grade 6 sits between Grade 5 and Grade 7 in Mathter's word problem sequence, building on the earlier grade before Grade 7 extends it further.

Want the full method, tips, and common mistakes? Read the Math Word Problem Worksheets guide.

Frequently asked questions

What's on a Grade 6 word problem worksheet?: Each pack has up to 12 questions per page with a matching answer key, tuned to Grade 6, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options so you can match the child's level.
How do I help my child with word problems?: Read slowly, identify what's being asked, pull out the numbers and signal words, then choose the operation before calculating.
What are signal words in word problems?: Words that hint at the operation, 'in all' suggests addition, 'left' subtraction, 'each' multiplication or division.

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