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Extra practice for Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3: the same skill with fresh questions.

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Free Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 4

Practice Set 4 for Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3: the same skill and level with a fresh set of questions and a full answer sheet.

More practice: Set 1 · Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 — 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 — Practice Set 4

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.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 4

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

1.Layla had 482 shells and gave 464 to Aisha. How many shells does Layla have left?
2.Kai has 641 marbles. Lucas gives Kai 288 more. How many marbles does Kai have now?
3.Lucas has 465 cards. Jack gives Lucas 52 more. How many cards does Lucas have now?
4.Priya has 581 stickers. Layla gives Priya 313 more. How many stickers does Priya have now?
5.Chloe had 839 stickers and gave 16 to Priya. How many stickers does Chloe have left?
6.Layla has 825 books and Noah has 347 books. How many more books does Layla have than Noah?
7.Ethan collected 692 blocks on Monday and 52 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Ethan collect altogether?
8.Olivia has 773 cards. Cooper gives Olivia 488 more. How many cards does Olivia have now?
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Last reviewed
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