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Free 2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheets

5 free subtraction resources for 2nd Grade: 5 worksheets. Answers included.

Taking away, counting back and subtraction with regrouping. In 2nd Grade, By 2nd grade, students add and subtract two-digit numbers, skip count, meet the 2, 5 and 10 times tables and work with halves and quarters.

Students will practice: subtracting numbers mentally and in columns; subtracting without regrouping; checking answers; subtracting with regrouping (trading).

Recommended learning path

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  4. 42nd Grade Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2 (Set 2)
  5. 52nd Grade Subtraction Worksheet — Level 3
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Worksheets

Printable practice with an answer sheet.

  • Worksheet

    2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheet — Getting Started

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. A gentle first step with small numbers…

    Difficulty
    Getting started
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheet — Level 1

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. Builds confidence with the core skill…

    Difficulty
    Level 1 · Easier
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. Expected-level practice for this grade.…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheet — Level 2 (Set 2)

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. Expected-level practice for this grade.…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Worksheet

    2nd Grade Subtraction Worksheet — Level 3

    Subtraction practice from taking away within 10 to multi-digit column subtraction with regrouping. A challenge set for students ready to…

    Difficulty
    Level 3 · Challenge
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    16 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

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Common questions

What do 2nd Grade students learn about subtraction?

Taking away, counting back and subtraction with regrouping. At 2nd Grade, our resources focus on: subtracting numbers mentally and in columns; subtracting without regrouping; checking answers; subtracting with regrouping (trading).

Where should we start?

Start with the Level 1 or Level 2 worksheet, then move up a level. Finish with the topic test if there is one.

Are answers included?

Yes — every worksheet has an answer sheet. Maths answer sheets show the working; English tasks include model answers or success criteria.

How to use these resources

  1. Start with the Level 1 worksheet for the topic — if it's easy, move up a level.
  2. Use the answer sheet's working, not just the final answer, to check the method.
  3. Finish a topic with the topic test to see whether the skill is secure.
  4. Two or three short sessions a week beat one long one.

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