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Free Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2

Real-life problems that require choosing between addition and subtraction. Expected-level practice for this year group. This Year 2 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 2
Subject
Maths
Topic
Problem Solving & Word Problems
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
England National 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: England National Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

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

  1. 1Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3
← Easier: Level 1 · EasierHarder: Level 3 · Challenge →

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 2 students (typically ages 7–8) working on problem solving & word problems. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are 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?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 2 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2

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

1.Chloe has 51 marbles and Ruby has 93 marbles. How many more marbles does Ruby have than Chloe?
2.Layla has 110 stickers and Ava has 30 stickers. How many more stickers does Layla have than Ava?
3.Oliver has 66 shells. Isla gives Oliver 85 more. How many shells does Oliver have now?
4.Hunter had 181 stickers and gave 29 to Tom. How many stickers does Hunter have left?
5.Tom has 128 apples. Isla gives Tom 70 more. How many apples does Tom have now?
6.Cooper collected 152 blocks on Monday and 3 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Cooper collect altogether?
7.Chloe has 123 stickers. Layla gives Chloe 98 more. How many stickers does Chloe have now?
8.Max collected 147 stamps on Monday and 30 stamps on Tuesday. How many stamps did Max collect altogether?
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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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