Free Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1
Real-life problems that require choosing between addition and subtraction. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. 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 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 20 minutes
- Curriculum
- New Zealand 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: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
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How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- 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 1 · easier.
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.
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Year 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems
Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1
Student name:
Date:
Score: /
Read each problem carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract, show your working and write the answer with units.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
About this resource
- Created by
- Success Tutoring Maths Team
- Reviewed by
- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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