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Free Year 3 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 3 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · 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 1 · Easier
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 1

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  4. 4Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2

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 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.

What should we do next?

Try Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

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Date

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

1.Jayden has 6 shells and Oliver has 4 shells. How many more shells does Jayden have than Oliver?
2.Mason collected 6 books on Monday and 5 books on Tuesday. How many books did Mason collect altogether?
3.Zoe has 18 cards. Harper gives Zoe 6 more. How many cards does Zoe have now?
4.Emma has 9 stamps and Liam has 8 stamps. How many more stamps does Emma have than Liam?
5.Jayden collected 15 apples on Monday and 8 apples on Tuesday. How many apples did Jayden collect altogether?
6.Olivia collected 19 blocks on Monday and 9 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Olivia collect altogether?
7.Max has 7 apples and Hunter has 4 apples. How many more apples does Max have than Hunter?
8.Sienna has 16 stickers and Olivia has 2 stickers. How many more stickers does Sienna have than Olivia?
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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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