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2nd - 4th Grade Common Core Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets

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

Take math everywhere you go, even to the beach! Students will use subtraction, addition, and time solving skills to complete the beach-themed word problems.

Beachy Word Problems

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

Word Problems: 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

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

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

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

Monster Subtraction Word Problems

This resource gives your learners practice solving multi-step word problems with mixed operations. They will use addition, subtraction, or both operations.

Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Practice

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

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

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

Subtraction Fact Word Problems

Sweet Subtraction Word Problems

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

Word Problems in Sports: Addition & Subtraction

This underwater-themed worksheet is a playful way for learners to practice solving multi-step word problems.

Sea Creatures Word Problems: Multi-step Subtraction and Addition

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

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

Multi-Step Subtraction and Division Problems

These school-inspired math word problems will challenge your student!

Word Problems in the School Day: Addition & Subtraction

Test your child's strength in double-digit subtraction and addition with this ninja worksheet. Challenge his abilities with these tricky word problems!

Word Problems with Ninjas

Sea Creatures Word Problems: Multi-step Addition and Subtraction

Addition and subtraction are in the forecast in this engaging math worksheet! 

Weather Subtraction Word Problems

Use this exercise to give your students practice solving word problems with addition, subtraction, or a mix of both operations.

Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction 

Use this resource to strengthen problem solving skills in math.

Musical Word Problems:  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

Work on subtraction skills with your 3rd grader with this engaging math word problem worksheet. Combine a love of sports to show that math can be really fun!

Glossary: Discussing Subtraction Strategies

This math worksheet asks your students to help Malia calculate her leftover party food by using their subtraction skills.

Subtraction: Party Food

Parties are a lot of fun, but they’re also a lot of work. In this worksheet, students solve real-world subtraction problems to figure out how many decorations were left at the end of a party.

Subtraction: Party Decorations

Subtraction with two-digit numbers may seem complicated, but some practice on this snowflake-themed worksheet will make your kids pros in no time! After completing the 12 numerical problems, students will flex their new skills by solving a word problem.

Snowy Day Subtraction

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems.

Vocabulary Cards: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Discussing Subtraction Strategies.

Vocabulary Cards: Discussing Subtraction Strategies

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