Year 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 2 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 3 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.Priya had 91 shells and gave 44 to Mia. How many shells does Priya have left?
Answer: 47 shells
- 91 − 44 = 47
2.Aisha had 168 shells and gave 118 to Hunter. How many shells does Aisha have left?
Answer: 50 shells
- 168 − 118 = 50
3.Amelia collected 159 apples on Monday and 49 apples on Tuesday. How many apples did Amelia collect altogether?
Answer: 208 apples
- 159 + 49 = 208
4.Jayden had 167 cards and gave 94 to Mason. How many cards does Jayden have left?
Answer: 73 cards
- 167 − 94 = 73
5.Mason collected 189 marbles on Monday and 114 marbles on Tuesday. How many marbles did Mason collect altogether?
Answer: 303 marbles
- 189 + 114 = 303
6.Mason has 147 stamps and Amelia has 81 stamps. How many more stamps does Mason have than Amelia?
Answer: 66 more
- 147 − 81 = 66
7.Jayden has 247 books and Ethan has 71 books. How many more books does Jayden have than Ethan?
Answer: 176 more
- 247 − 71 = 176
8.Isla has 165 blocks and Hunter has 103 blocks. How many more blocks does Isla have than Hunter?
Answer: 62 more
- 165 − 103 = 62
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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