Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 3 problem solving & word problems worksheet.
Year 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems
Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2 — Answers
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Read each problem carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract, show your working and write the answer with units.
1.Kai has 119 shells and Tom has 37 shells. How many more shells does Kai have than Tom?
Answer: 82 more
- 119 − 37 = 82
2.Zoe collected 69 stickers on Monday and 58 stickers on Tuesday. How many stickers did Zoe collect altogether?
Answer: 127 stickers
- 69 + 58 = 127
3.Ruby has 146 stamps and Isla has 25 stamps. How many more stamps does Ruby have than Isla?
Answer: 121 more
- 146 − 25 = 121
4.Jack had 103 apples and gave 12 to Mia. How many apples does Jack have left?
Answer: 91 apples
- 103 − 12 = 91
5.Harper collected 66 cards on Monday and 101 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Harper collect altogether?
Answer: 167 cards
- 66 + 101 = 167
6.Isla collected 79 blocks on Monday and 4 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Isla collect altogether?
Answer: 83 blocks
- 79 + 4 = 83
7.Olivia has 151 stickers and Layla has 58 stickers. How many more stickers does Olivia have than Layla?
Answer: 93 more
- 151 − 58 = 93
8.Sienna collected 189 apples on Monday and 96 apples on Tuesday. How many apples did Sienna collect altogether?
Answer: 285 apples
- 189 + 96 = 285
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.
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