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Extra practice for Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3: the same skill with fresh questions.

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Free Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 3

Practice Set 3 for Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3: the same skill and level with a fresh set of questions and a full answer sheet.

More practice: Set 1 · Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 3
Subject
Maths
Topic
Problem Solving & Word Problems
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

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.

What's next?

Completed: Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 3

  1. 1Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1
  2. 2Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2
  3. 3Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3

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 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on problem solving & word problems. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; 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 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.

What should we do next?

Try Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 3

Name

Date

Score /

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

1.Ethan has 528 shells and Archie has 376 shells. How many more shells does Ethan have than Archie?
2.Ruby had 758 shells and gave 333 to Kai. How many shells does Ruby have left?
3.Ruby collected 665 stickers on Monday and 189 stickers on Tuesday. How many stickers did Ruby collect altogether?
4.Olivia has 820 blocks and Hunter has 286 blocks. How many more blocks does Olivia have than Hunter?
5.Noah collected 841 blocks on Monday and 275 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Noah collect altogether?
6.Max had 297 apples and gave 172 to Lucas. How many apples does Max have left?
7.Leo had 433 blocks and gave 143 to Amelia. How many blocks does Leo have left?
8.Jack has 883 blocks. Amelia gives Jack 43 more. How many blocks does Jack have now?
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    Questions
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    Answers
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    Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3

    Everyday problems involving equal groups, sharing and arrays. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This Year 3 worksheet…

    Difficulty
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    Time
    20 min
    Questions
    8 questions
    Answers
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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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