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

Real-life problems that require choosing between addition and subtraction. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. 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 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
New Zealand 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: New Zealand 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

Ready for more? Move on to Year 4 Maths.

← Easier: Level 2 · Standard

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 7–8) 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?

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3

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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.Archie has 909 books. Zoe gives Archie 447 more. How many books does Archie have now?
2.Archie has 559 cards. Max gives Archie 391 more. How many cards does Archie have now?
3.Zoe has 651 blocks. Jayden gives Zoe 258 more. How many blocks does Zoe have now?
4.Cooper has 266 cards and Amelia has 463 cards. How many more cards does Amelia have than Cooper?
5.Mason has 528 apples. Olivia gives Mason 145 more. How many apples does Mason have now?
6.Noah had 408 cards and gave 344 to Hunter. How many cards does Noah have left?
7.Jack has 648 stickers and Aisha has 322 stickers. How many more stickers does Jack have than Aisha?
8.Tom has 286 apples. Chloe gives Tom 40 more. How many apples does Tom have now?
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Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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