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Free Year 2 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 2 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year: Year 2
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Problem Solving & Word Problems
Difficulty: Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Curriculum: England National 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: England National Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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Completed: Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

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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.

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Who is this worksheet for?

Year 2 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.

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Year 2 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

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

1.Lucas collected 12 cards on Monday and 2 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Lucas collect altogether?

2.Layla collected 15 marbles on Monday and 6 marbles on Tuesday. How many marbles did Layla collect altogether?

3.Kai had 13 blocks and gave 2 to Lucas. How many blocks does Kai have left?

4.Aisha had 15 cards and gave 5 to Jack. How many cards does Aisha have left?

5.Harper has 18 stickers and Cooper has 1 stickers. How many more stickers does Harper have than Cooper?

6.Priya collected 8 cards on Monday and 4 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Priya collect altogether?

7.Sienna has 13 shells. Liam gives Sienna 2 more. How many shells does Sienna have now?

8.Oliver collected 9 shells on Monday and 1 shells on Tuesday. How many shells did Oliver collect altogether?

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Created by: Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by: Success Tutoring
Last reviewed: 1 October 2026
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