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

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Year
Year 3
Subject
Mathematics
Topic
Problem Solving & Word Problems
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
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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Completed: Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 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 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on problem solving & word problems. 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 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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Year 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2

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

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2.Zoe collected 69 stickers on Monday and 58 stickers on Tuesday. How many stickers did Zoe collect altogether?
3.Ruby has 146 stamps and Isla has 25 stamps. How many more stamps does Ruby have than Isla?
4.Jack had 103 apples and gave 12 to Mia. How many apples does Jack have left?
5.Harper collected 66 cards on Monday and 101 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Harper collect altogether?
6.Isla collected 79 blocks on Monday and 4 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Isla collect altogether?
7.Olivia has 151 stickers and Layla has 58 stickers. How many more stickers does Olivia have than Layla?
8.Sienna collected 189 apples on Monday and 96 apples on Tuesday. How many apples did Sienna collect altogether?
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  • Worksheet

    Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

    Everyday problems involving equal groups, sharing and arrays. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 3…

    Difficulty
    Level 1 · Easier
    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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