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Free Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

Real-life problems that require choosing between addition and subtraction. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 2 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Year 2
Subject
Mathematics
Topic
Problem Solving & Word Problems
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • choosing the correct operation
  • solving addition and subtraction word problems
  • showing working

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

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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 2 students (typically ages 7–8) working on problem solving & word problems. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.

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?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

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Year 2 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

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Read each problem carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract, show your working and write the answer with units.

1.Grace collected 15 stamps on Monday and 10 stamps on Tuesday. How many stamps did Grace collect altogether?
2.Leo has 17 stamps and Chloe has 1 stamps. How many more stamps does Leo have than Chloe?
3.Mason collected 10 blocks on Monday and 6 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Mason collect altogether?
4.Zoe collected 14 blocks on Monday and 8 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Zoe collect altogether?
5.Chloe has 16 stamps. Olivia gives Chloe 4 more. How many stamps does Chloe have now?
6.Grace collected 7 blocks on Monday and 1 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Grace collect altogether?
7.Hunter had 15 apples and gave 10 to Aisha. How many apples does Hunter have left?
8.Leo has 14 blocks and Ava has 7 blocks. How many more blocks does Leo have than Ava?
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  • Worksheet

    Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2

    Real-life problems that require choosing between addition and subtraction. Expected-level practice for this year group. This Year 2…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    20 min
    Questions
    8 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

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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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