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.Tom has 12 blocks and Hunter has 8 blocks. How many more blocks does Tom have than Hunter?
Answer: 4 more
- 12 − 8 = 4
2.Jack has 8 apples. Leo gives Jack 7 more. How many apples does Jack have now?
Answer: 15 apples
- 8 + 7 = 15
3.Hunter has 13 apples. Zoe gives Hunter 4 more. How many apples does Hunter have now?
Answer: 17 apples
- 13 + 4 = 17
4.Archie had 5 books and gave 1 to Olivia. How many books does Archie have left?
Answer: 4 books
- 5 − 1 = 4
5.Kai collected 6 cards on Monday and 6 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Kai collect altogether?
Answer: 12 cards
- 6 + 6 = 12
6.Max collected 17 stamps on Monday and 7 stamps on Tuesday. How many stamps did Max collect altogether?
Answer: 24 stamps
- 17 + 7 = 24
7.Isla has 10 marbles. Max gives Isla 7 more. How many marbles does Isla have now?
Answer: 17 marbles
- 10 + 7 = 17
8.Leo collected 20 marbles on Monday and 3 marbles on Tuesday. How many marbles did Leo collect altogether?
Answer: 23 marbles
- 20 + 3 = 23
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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