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Subtraction Word Problem Worksheet
Practice solving simple subtraction word problems using single-digit numbers.
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Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade
Solve second-grade subtraction stories about taking away, comparing and finding a difference. Choose problems within 100, visual supports or mixed addition-and-subtraction practice.
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Focused subtraction stories
Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
Practice solving multi-digit subtraction word problems, including a decimal subtraction problem in a money context.
Addition & subtraction within 100
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 100 Worksheets
Practice solving addition and subtraction word problems with numbers within 100.
Focused subtraction stories
Learning Subtraction Volume 2 Printable Workbook
A printable workbook strengthening subtraction skills for early elementary students, subtracting single-digit numbers up to 10 and solving word problems.
Focused subtraction stories
Subtraction Word Problem Solving Worksheet
Practice solving subtraction word problems set in real-world, cross-curricular contexts (geology, weather, geography).
Larger numbers & two steps
Triple Digit Subtraction with Regrouping Worksheet
Students solve 24 vertical subtraction calculations arranged in four rows of six, using three-digit starting numbers and regrouping. Two word problems apply subtraction in context, followed by a four-digit bonus problem. The separate answer page gives final answers; students show their own borrowing marks and steps. Students who need to build up to triple-digit problems can start with addition and subtraction regrouping practice that steps from single-digit facts through three-digit regrouping in one set.
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Addition & subtraction within 100
Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Spring-themed 'craftivity' story-problem worksheets that combine addition/subtraction practice (grades K-2) with a cut-and-fold paper craft and creative writing.
Addition & subtraction within 100
Secret Word Problem Puzzles
A math center/individual-work activity where students solve addition and subtraction word problems to decode a secret word.
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Larger numbers & two steps
Place Value & 3-Digit Addition – Math Workbook
Provide Grade 2 practice worksheets on place value (hundreds, tens, ones) and 3-digit addition/subtraction, including word problems.
Addition & subtraction within 100
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 20 Worksheets
Give students practice applying addition and subtraction to solve word problems within 20.
Visual supports
AAC Math Visual Support Subtraction Word Problem 3
Support subtraction word-problem comprehension for students needing visual/AAC scaffolding by pairing a story-style word problem with a printed number/tally reference (1-20).
Addition & subtraction within 100
Addition and Subtraction Money Word Problems Math Worksheets
A set of English-language word-problem worksheets giving students practice adding and subtracting dollar amounts in everyday money scenarios.
Free download Addition & subtraction within 100
Free Addition & Subtraction Word Problems Interactive Center Activity
Provide a math center activity for practicing addition and subtraction word problems using keyword strategies.
Addition & subtraction within 100
2-Digit Addition, Subtraction, and Word Problems Printable Workbook
This workbook provides practice for these essential skills: —Place Value (Tens and Ones) —Two-digit Addition and Subtraction —Numbers to 1, Odd, and Even Numbers — Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Addition & subtraction within 100Visual supports
Interactive Math Notebook | 2nd Grade Word Problems
A large binder/interactive notebook set of 2nd grade math word problems organized by problem type, for students to practice identifying and solving addition/subtraction, comparison, grouping, measurement, division, money, and 2-step word problems.
Visual supports
AAC Math Visual Support Subtraction Word Problem 1
Provide visual/pictorial (AAC-style) support for solving a one-step subtraction word problem, helping students represent and count objects to find the difference.
Visual supports
AAC Math Visual Support Subtraction Word Problem 2
A visual-support math resource that presents a subtraction word problem (flowers in a garden) paired with a countable-object aid to help students work out how many remain.
Larger numbers & two steps
Double Digit Subtraction With Regrouping Assessment
A 1-page assessment of two-digit subtraction with regrouping.
Larger numbers & two steps
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems: Estimate, Standard Algorithm
Real-life addition and subtraction word problems (whole numbers to 10,000) practicing operation choice, estimation, the standard algorithm, and an alternate strategy, with self-assessment.
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Larger numbers & two steps
Two-Step Word Problems Activity Pack
Provide practice materials for solving two-step word problems (addition/subtraction/multiplication contexts) aligned to CCSS 3.OA.8.
Visual supports
Back to School Number Line Worksheets Grade 2 Math Workbook
Practice using number lines to build counting, addition, and subtraction fluency at the start of the school year.
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Focused subtraction stories
Subtraction
Workbook providing practice in place value and subtraction with and without regrouping, correlated to basic math curricula.
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Larger numbers & two steps
Two Step Word Problems Activity Packet
A packet of two-step word problems for practicing and reviewing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word-problem skills, intended for use near the end of grade 3 or the start of grade 4.
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Mixed practice & review
Addition and Subtraction: Printable and Digital Activity Bundle | Google Slides and Seesaw
A 9-activity bundle of printable and digital (Google Slides/Seesaw) games and worksheets for practicing addition and subtraction, suited to small groups, centers, or intervention stations.
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