Y2

KS2

Maths

Subtraction Word Problems

Worksheet
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Making up word problems can take an age, so why not save precious time and download our KS1 and KS2 Subtraction Word Problems worksheets. Differentiated six ways, our questions range from subtracting 1 and 2 digit numbers without transference to solving multi-step problems with money and measures. Our worksheets can be used as part of the main lesson or for smaller group or intervention work. To encourage discussion and to save you time, we've also included the answers!


Curriculum Objectives

  • Solve problems with addition and subtraction using concrete objects and pictorial representations, including those involving numbers, quantities and measures; and by applying their increasing knowledge of mental and written methods
  • Solve addition and subtraction two-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
  • Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why