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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

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

Easy Word Problems

Create mathematical fruit salad as you add and subtract different types of fruit with this worksheet full of beginners' word problems.

Simple Word Problems

Kids subtract apples in two-step equations to find a target number.

Two-Step Subtraction

Go nuts for math practice! Your first grader will learn how to solve math problems in sentence form. He'll add and subtract different kinds of nuts.

Simple Math Word Problems #5

Students will love competing to be the first frog to catch the fly as they practice jumping on a number line to subtract. Use this scaffolded EL lesson plan alone or alongside **Whole Body Subtraction.**

Froggy Subtraction

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

Review subtracting one-digit numbers from two-digit numbers and word problems with this handy worksheet.

Review Subtraction: Subtracting Ones & Tens

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

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

Multi-Step Subtraction and Division Problems

Work up your appetite for a hearty meal full of math! Introduce your first grader to word problems with this beginner's worksheet.

Simple Math Word Problems #6

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

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

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

Sea Creatures Word Problems: Multi-step Addition and Subtraction

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

This bear-y fun lesson will help your students understand addition and subtraction and reward their efforts with a sweet treat!

Math With Bears

Get your students synthesizing various subtraction strategies as they work with a partner to solve word problems. This lesson can be used alone or with the lesson plan **Show Me the Money! Two-Digit Subtraction.**

Subtraction Strategies

Word problems can be overwhelming to students, but if they have a tool to help them, they can handle it! Use this as a stand alone lesson or alongside *Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction Word Problems*.

Thinking Deeply About Word Problems

Give your students the resources they need to solve word problems with this math lesson. Your class will learn how to categorize important keywords using a WIKED map, a visual tool that helps them through the problem-solving process.

Summertime Math Stories

Emphasize student understanding and reasoning! This lesson plan helps learners solve story problems using sense-making strategies. This can be used alongside the lesson Solving Word Problems or as a stand-alone lesson.

Reflect on the Context First!

Use this lesson to teach your students how to determine if they should use addition, subtraction, or both operations to solve a word problem by following four simple steps.

Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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