KS2 Maths Word Problems – Addition & Subtraction (30 Questions)

KS2 Maths Word Problems – Addition & Subtraction (30 Questions)
Reasoning Practice • Real-Life Contexts • Printable Worksheets

This KS2 Maths Word Problems pack provides 30 carefully structured addition and subtraction problems designed to develop pupils’ reasoning skills using realistic, age-appropriate contexts.

The resource is organised as 10 printable worksheets (3 problems per page), making it ideal for daily starters, homework, intervention groups or independent practice.

Each problem includes:
✔ A working-out box
✔ A clear answer line
✔ Space for pupils to show their thinking

What’s Included

• 30 addition & subtraction word problems
• 10 pupil worksheets (3 problems per page)
• Answer key
• Clean, low-ink, printer-friendly design

Difficulty & Progression

The questions are carefully balanced to support mixed-ability KS2 classrooms:

• Confidence Builders

• Clear, single-step problems
• 3- and 4-digit addition and subtraction
• Ideal for Year 4–5 or intervention support

• Core Practice

• Real-life money, time and measurement contexts
• Requires regrouping and accurate calculation
• Perfect for daily reasoning practice and SATs preparation

• Stretch Challenges

• Larger numbers and multi-context word problems
• Time and money calculations that require careful interpretation
• Suitable for confident Year 6 pupils

All questions use addition or subtraction only, keeping the focus clear and accessible.

How Teachers Use This Resource

• Whole-class problem-solving starters
• Independent or paired reasoning tasks
• Homework or catch-up practice
• Intervention or small-group maths support
• SATs-style word problem practice (without exam pressure)

Who It’s For

• Key Stage 2 teachers
• Years 4, 5 and 6
• Intervention, reasoning and problem-solving focus

Related Resources

This pack is part of a growing KS2 Maths Word Problems series.
A FREE mixed word problems sampler is available in my TES shop to trial the format before purchasing.

File Information

• Printable PDF
• Black & white
• No prep – ready to use