Long Division Worksheet for Grade 3 (Free Printable PDF)

A long division worksheet for Grade 3 is a free printable PDF that teaches children the step by step long division method using the divide, multiply, subtract and bring down process. Built for Class 3 students under the CBSE, ICSE and State Board syllabus, it includes grid-lined questions and word problems. A4 print-ready and free to download with no sign-up.

What is this worksheet?

This is a printable maths worksheet that introduces the long division method to Class 3 children. Using guided grids, students divide 2 and 3-digit numbers by a single digit, practising the four repeating steps of long division. The sheet follows the standard NCERT progression and uses Indian names and contexts in its word problems.

What This Long Division Worksheet Covers

This worksheet gives Grade 3 children structured practice in the long division method using clear grids that guide each step.

• Dividing 2 and 3-digit numbers by a single digit divisor
• Following the divide, multiply, subtract, bring down steps
• Solving problems both with and without remainders
• Grid-lined questions that keep digits aligned
• Word problems set in everyday Indian situations

The Long Division Method Explained Simply

Long division breaks a big division into small, repeated steps. Take 84 divided by 4. First divide 8 by 4 to get 2, write it on top. Multiply 2 by 4 to get 8, subtract to get 0. Bring down the 4, divide 4 by 4 to get 1. The answer is 21.

The worksheet uses light grid lines so children keep each digit in the right column, which is the most common place beginners make mistakes.

Tips for Parents and Teachers

Sit with the child for the first few problems and say the four steps out loud together. Once they can repeat the cycle on their own, let them work independently. Print on A4 and start with 5 to 6 problems a day.

If the child struggles, go back to simple division and multiplication tables for a few days, then return to long division.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a long division worksheet for Grade 3?

A long division worksheet for Grade 3 is a free printable PDF that teaches the step by step long division method. Children divide larger numbers using the divide, multiply, subtract and bring down steps. It is designed for Class 3 students following the CBSE, ICSE and State Board syllabus.

How do you do long division step by step?

Long division follows four repeating steps: divide the first digit by the divisor, multiply the answer by the divisor, subtract the result, then bring down the next digit. Repeat until no digits remain. Many teachers use the memory phrase Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring down to help children remember the order.

What age is long division taught in India?

Long division is introduced in Class 3, around 8 years of age, and practised more in Class 4 and Class 5. Children should already know multiplication tables 2 to 10 and simple division before starting long division.

Why do children find long division hard?

Long division combines four operations in a fixed order, so children have to hold several steps in mind at once. Breaking it into the divide, multiply, subtract, bring down cycle and practising one worksheet a day makes it far easier over time.

Is this long division worksheet free?

Yes. This Grade 3 long division worksheet is a free printable PDF with no sign-up, no payment and no watermark. Parents and teachers can download and print it for home practice or classroom use.

What should kids learn before long division?

Before long division, children should be confident with multiplication tables up to 10, basic division facts, and division with remainders. These skills are used in every step of the long division method.