Subtraction Word Problems

National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Y2: (2C4) Solve problems with addition and subtraction
Mathematics Y4: (4C4) Solve addition and subtraction two-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
Mathematics Y5 and Y6: (5C4) Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why

Differentiation:

Beginner Subtraction of 1 & 2 digit numbers without transference. Aimed at Year 1 Developing/Year 2 Emerging.

Easy Subtraction of 1 & 2 digit numbers with transference. Aimed at Year 1 Secure/Year 2 Developing/Year 3 Emerging.

Tricky Subtraction of 1, 2 & 3 digit numbers with transference including some money and measure problems. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Developing/Year 4 Emerging.

Expert Subtraction of a range of digits with money and measure problems using decimals. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Developing/Year 5 Emerging.

Brainbox Two step problems with money and measures. Aimed at Year 3 Mastery/Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Developing/Year 6 Emerging.

Genius Addition and subtraction multi-step problems with money and measures. Aimed at Year 4 Mastery/Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Developing.

Worksheets include answers.

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