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1st - 3rd Grade Subtraction Word Problems Resources

These subtraction word problems encourage kids to think about what subtraction means in the real world.

Wordy Word Problems: Subtraction #1

On this second grade math worksheet, kids solve money word problems about making change on a fun trip to the toy store.

Making Change at the Toy Store

Help your child review core addition skills and work her mental math muscles with these quick kids word problems.

Kids Word Problems

Word problems are a great way to apply math knowledge to real-world situations. Check in on your first graders&rsquo; abilities to solve subtraction word problems with this handy assessment.

Subtraction Word Problems

Your first grader will get some practice with beginning word problems as he puts together some tasty burgers.

Simple Math Word Problems

This exercise shows students how to simplify complex two-step word problems that involve three-digit subtraction.


Three-Digit Subtraction and Two-Step Word Problems

Practice two-digit subtraction problems with a few of your favorite animal friends.

Word Problems: Subtraction

This exercise will show students how to execute three digit subtraction after reading through a word problem.


Three-Digit Subtraction Word Problems

Children will use their logic and math skills to solve five subtraction word problems.

Sweet Subtraction Word Problems

Use this resource to support your students as they analyze word problems involving addition and subtraction. Focus on their process, and then allow them to solve to find the answer.

Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

Monster Subtraction Word Problems

Word problems make for great assessment tools because they require a complete understanding of the math concepts. Use this assessment to evaluate your students' abilities to add and subtract three-digit numbers using mixed operation word problems.

Mixed Operation Word Problem Check-in

Not only does soup make you feel better, it can help you learn math too! Introduce your first grader to word problems by putting together some hearty soup.

Easy Math Word Problems

Use this Arctic-themed resource with your students to practice multi-step word problems with mixed operations.

Word Problems in the Arctic: Multi-Step Mixed Operations

Do your students know how to solve word problems without a given operation? This mixed operation assessment can help you gauge student understanding of two-digit subtraction and addition word problems.

Two-Digit Word Problem Check-in

Kids flex their mental math and subtraction fact skills as they solve word problems.

Subtraction Fact Word Problems

Challenge your third grade mathematicians with these addition and subtraction word problems. This exercise is designed to assess your students&#39; math level at the beginning of third grade.

Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Children practice solving multi-step word problems by subtracting, then dividing, in this ocean-themed worksheet. 

Multi-Step Subtraction and Division Problems

Children develop their logic and reasoning skills as they answer a series of five word problems in this math worksheet.

Logic Puzzle Fun #1

Subtraction fluency within 20 is the focus of this guided lesson for second graders. Kids will be tasked with mental subtraction, as well as with using manipulatives and drawings to add and subtract larger numbers. Word problems will help to round out the lesson, as kids follow the step-by-step method of solving subtraction word problems. For even more practice in this skill, check out our subtraction worksheets.

Subtraction 3

Fluency with subtraction is one of the foundations of the first grade math curriculum. This guided lesson on subtraction was designed by our team of curriculum experts to reinforce first graders' understanding of subtraction, as well as boost their confidence with this operation. When finished with the lesson, kids can find extra opportunities to practice subtraction with the accompanying subtraction worksheets.

Subtraction 2

Teaching kids additional subtraction strategies is one way to boost math fluency and comprehension. This guided lesson, designed by our team of curriculum experts, teaches various strategies to find the difference, and provides exercises that help kids to practice these strategies on their own. For more opportunities to practice, try downloading and printing the third grade subtraction worksheets recommended by our curriculum team.

Subtraction 4

In this lesson, kids are given different strategies for finding the sum of two numbers. Addition strategies such as these help third graders gain a deeper understanding of, and fluency with, this operation. The lesson features guided instruction and plenty of practice problems to apply what is being learned. For even more practice, try our third grade addition worksheets recommended to accompany this lesson.

Addition 4

Math learners take an extra sweet trip to the candy shop with these one- and two-digit addition and subtraction word problems.

Candy Store Quiz: Addition & Subtraction

Who knew toys could be such great tools for subtraction? For extra math practice, try these fun word problems, all about toys!

Toy Subtraction Word Problems

Math learners solve sports-themed addition and subtraction problems in this practice worksheet.

Word Problems in Sports: Addition & Subtraction

Thanksgiving word problems are great for young mathematicians. Try these Thanksgiving word problems to help your child with addition and subtraction.

Thanksgiving Word Problems

Kids use details from the word problems on this third grade math worksheet to construct and solve subtraction problems with numbers up to three digits long.

Subtraction Word Problems: Subtract 'Em

Math can be yummy, especially when it's all about ice cream sundaes! Introduce your first grader to word problems with this sweet worksheet.

Simple Math Word Problems #7

Numbers and math are everywhere, even on pizza! Add and subtract pizza toppings with these simple word problems for beginners.

Easy Word Problems

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