Two Step Trek Exit Ticket
Elementary Mathematics — Grade 3
Two-Step Trek Exit Ticket
Every word problem is a two-part journey. Show your calculations for both steps below!
Name: ________________________
Date: ____________
1 Trail Mix Mix-up
Cooper starts with 150 grams of trail mix. He eats 45 grams at his first rest stop, and then his friend gives him 75 more grams. How many grams of trail mix does Cooper have now?
Step 1 Work
Step 2 Work
Final Answer: ___________________ grams
2 Pinecone Collectors
Maya collected 88 pinecones and Leo collected 64 pinecones. They used 45 pinecones to build a miniature campfire ring. How many pinecones do they have left?
Step 1 Work
Step 2 Work
Final Answer: _________________ pinecones
3 Meadow Bird Watching
There were 34 bluebirds and 47 robins in the alpine meadow. Then, 18 of the birds flew away. How many birds are left in the meadow?
Step 1 Work
Step 2 Work
Final Answer: ___________________ birds
4 Supply Depot Maps
The park ranger starts with 200 hiking maps. She hands out 68 maps in the morning and 54 maps in the afternoon. How many maps does she have left?
Step 1 Work
Step 2 Work
Final Answer: ____________________ maps
5 Basecamp Tents
A family campground has space for 120 campers. In the first hour, 45 campers arrive. In the second hour, 38 more campers arrive. How many spots are left?
Step 1 Work
Step 2 Work
Final Answer: ___________________ spots
Trek Reflection
Check the compass path that best describes how confident you feel with two-step problems right now:
Explorer: I can lead the hike! I solved every step with ease.
Hiker: I'm on the trail, but a helper map makes me feel safer.
Basecamp: I got lost in the woods. I need a guide to help me.
My biggest obstacle today was: ______________________________________
Two-Step Trek Math Unit Self-Assessment Checklist
Two Step Trek Answer Key
Teacher Grading Reference & Key
Two-Step Trek Answer Key
Detailed step-by-step solutions, scoring rubric, and troubleshooting guide for student assessments.
Official Key Grade 3 Math Unit
1 Trail Mix Mix-up
Cooper starts with 150 grams of trail mix. He eats 45 grams at his first rest stop, and then his friend gives him 75 more grams. How many grams of trail mix does Cooper have now?
Step 1 Work
150 - 45 = 105
(Subtracted eaten trail mix)
Step 2 Work
105 + 75 = 180
(Added new trail mix)
Final Answer: 180 grams
2 Pinecone Collectors
Maya collected 88 pinecones and Leo collected 64 pinecones. They used 45 pinecones to build a miniature campfire ring. How many pinecones do they have left?
Step 1 Work
88 + 64 = 152
(Added total collected)
Step 2 Work
152 - 45 = 107
(Subtracted used cones)
Final Answer: 107 pinecones
3 Meadow Bird Watching
There were 34 bluebirds and 47 robins in the alpine meadow. Then, 18 of the birds flew away. How many birds are left in the meadow?
Step 1 Work
34 + 47 = 81
(Added total birds)
Step 2 Work
81 - 18 = 63
(Subtracted flown birds)
Final Answer: 63 birds
4 Supply Depot Maps
The park ranger starts with 200 hiking maps. She hands out 68 maps in the morning and 54 maps in the afternoon. How many maps does she have left?
Step 1 Work
200 - 68 = 132
OR: 68+54=122
Step 2 Work
132 - 54 = 78
OR: 200-122=78
Final Answer: 78 maps
5 Basecamp Tents
A family campground has space for 120 campers. In the first hour, 45 campers arrive. In the second hour, 38 more campers arrive. How many spots are left?
Step 1 Work
45 + 38 = 83
(Added total arrived)
Step 2 Work
120 - 83 = 37
(Subtracted from capacity)
Final Answer: 37 spots
Diagnostic & Rubric Guide
Quick Grading Scale (Per Question)
- 3 Pts: Both calculations accurate; logical process shown.
- 2 Pts: Correct Step 1, arithmetic mistake in Step 2.
- 1 Pt: Correct operation set up, but major calculation errors.
Common Misconceptions to Monitor
- "One and Done": Student solves Step 1 but forgets Step 2 entirely (e.g. stops at 105 for Q1).
- Addition Only: Student adds all 3 values blindly instead of analyzing operations.
Two-Step Trek Math Unit Teacher Reference Guide