3rd Grade Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the 3rd Grade problem solving & word problems worksheet.
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Read each problem carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract, show your work and write the answer with units.
1.Noah had 142 shells and gave 39 to Mia. How many shells does Noah have left?
Answer: 103 shells
- 142 − 39 = 103
2.Ethan has 128 stamps. Grace gives Ethan 111 more. How many stamps does Ethan have now?
Answer: 239 stamps
- 128 + 111 = 239
3.Noah has 72 apples. Harper gives Noah 111 more. How many apples does Noah have now?
Answer: 183 apples
- 72 + 111 = 183
4.Amelia has 142 shells. Tom gives Amelia 87 more. How many shells does Amelia have now?
Answer: 229 shells
- 142 + 87 = 229
5.Jack had 195 cards and gave 96 to Priya. How many cards does Jack have left?
Answer: 99 cards
- 195 − 96 = 99
6.Tom had 177 blocks and gave 8 to Ethan. How many blocks does Tom have left?
Answer: 169 blocks
- 177 − 8 = 169
7.Aisha has 176 apples and Priya has 62 apples. How many more apples does Aisha have than Priya?
Answer: 114 more
- 176 − 62 = 114
8.Archie collected 119 cards on Monday and 122 cards on Tuesday. How many cards did Archie collect altogether?
Answer: 241 cards
- 119 + 122 = 241
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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