Year 4 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 4 problem solving & word problems worksheet.
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Read each problem carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract, show your working and write the answer with units.
1.Zoe had 6 books and gave 6 to Cooper. How many books does Zoe have left?
Answer: 0 books
- 6 − 6 = 0
2.Hunter has 10 stamps. Jayden gives Hunter 6 more. How many stamps does Hunter have now?
Answer: 16 stamps
- 10 + 6 = 16
3.Leo had 16 apples and gave 7 to Liam. How many apples does Leo have left?
Answer: 9 apples
- 16 − 7 = 9
4.Harper has 15 cards. Chloe gives Harper 1 more. How many cards does Harper have now?
Answer: 16 cards
- 15 + 1 = 16
5.Amelia has 5 marbles. Isla gives Amelia 9 more. How many marbles does Amelia have now?
Answer: 14 marbles
- 5 + 9 = 14
6.Layla had 17 stamps and gave 4 to Archie. How many stamps does Layla have left?
Answer: 13 stamps
- 17 − 4 = 13
7.Jayden had 10 stickers and gave 1 to Mia. How many stickers does Jayden have left?
Answer: 9 stickers
- 10 − 1 = 9
8.Kai had 12 stickers and gave 9 to Grace. How many stickers does Kai have left?
Answer: 3 stickers
- 12 − 9 = 3
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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