Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 4 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 2 problem solving & word problems worksheet.
Year 2 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 4 — Answers
Read each problem carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract, show your working and write the answer with units.
1.Chloe collected 79 cards on Monday and 41 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Chloe collect altogether?
Answer: 120 cards
- 79 + 41 = 120
2.Amelia collected 183 stickers on Monday and 83 stickers on Tuesday. How many stickers did Amelia collect altogether?
Answer: 266 stickers
- 183 + 83 = 266
3.Grace had 50 stamps and gave 45 to Layla. How many stamps does Grace have left?
Answer: 5 stamps
- 50 − 45 = 5
4.Jayden has 116 shells. Priya gives Jayden 62 more. How many shells does Jayden have now?
Answer: 178 shells
- 116 + 62 = 178
5.Amelia had 146 blocks and gave 54 to Jayden. How many blocks does Amelia have left?
Answer: 92 blocks
- 146 − 54 = 92
6.Mia had 135 stickers and gave 38 to Grace. How many stickers does Mia have left?
Answer: 97 stickers
- 135 − 38 = 97
7.Jayden collected 67 stamps on Monday and 29 stamps on Tuesday. How many stamps did Jayden collect altogether?
Answer: 96 stamps
- 67 + 29 = 96
8.Ethan collected 186 blocks on Monday and 2 blocks on Tuesday. How many blocks did Ethan collect altogether?
Answer: 188 blocks
- 186 + 2 = 188
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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