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Free Year 2 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2 (Set 2)

Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. Expected-level practice for this year group. This Year 2 worksheet has 16 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Year 2
Subject
Mathematics
Topic
Subtraction
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
16
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • subtracting numbers mentally and in columns
  • subtracting with regrouping (trading)
  • checking answers

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

What's next?

Completed: Year 2 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2 (Set 2)

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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 subtraction. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier 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 15 minutes for 16 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.

What should we do next?

Try Year 2 Times Tables Worksheet — Getting Started.

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Year 2 · Mathematics · Subtraction

Year 2 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2 (Set 2)

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Student name:

Date:

Score: /

Set out each subtraction in columns. Show any regrouping.

1.
395
−218
2.
519
−516
3.
544
−425
4.
582
−341
5.
415
−297
6.
561
−348
7.
419
−111
8.
387
−319
9.
272
−146
10.
572
−507
11.
390
−290
12.
675
−313
13.
552
−164
14.
307
−172
15.
578
−440
16.
932
−114
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    Time
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    Questions
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    Answers
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  • Worksheet

    Year 2 Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. Expected-level practice for this year…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 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
Generated by checked procedures

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