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Free Year 3 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 3 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 3
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 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2

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  4. 4Year 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3

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 3 students (typically ages 8–9) 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.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2

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Date

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

1.Jack collected 219 books on Monday and 10 books on Tuesday. How many books did Jack collect altogether?
2.Tom has 138 blocks. Archie gives Tom 27 more. How many blocks does Tom have now?
3.Leo has 160 stickers and Layla has 113 stickers. How many more stickers does Leo have than Layla?
4.Oliver has 222 shells. Chloe gives Oliver 26 more. How many shells does Oliver have now?
5.Max has 248 shells. Harper gives Max 29 more. How many shells does Max have now?
6.Liam collected 173 cards on Monday and 68 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Liam collect altogether?
7.Noah has 79 books. Harper gives Noah 68 more. How many books does Noah have now?
8.Harper has 91 shells and Chloe has 72 shells. How many more shells does Harper have than Chloe?
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    Time
    20 min
    Questions
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    Answers
    Answers included
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    Questions
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    Answers
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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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