Two-Step Word Problems Year 3 | Addition & Subtraction | 5 Worksheets

Two-step word problems for Year 3 – addition and subtraction across 5 progressive worksheets. No-prep, print-ready KS2 maths reasoning resource.

Exactly what Year 3 teachers need for problem-solving lessons — clear, uncluttered worksheets that build two-step reasoning skills progressively, from guided addition and subtraction through to genuine challenge problems that require children to work backwards.

• WHAT’S INCLUDED:

(5 Worksheets)
Addition then Subtraction
Addition & Subtraction (Varied)
Mixed Direction Problems
Challenge Problems
Real-life contexts: chairs, toys, library books
Children must work backwards to find missing starting values — higher-order reasoning

• SKILLS COVERED:

• Two-step addition and subtraction with 2 and 3-digit numbers
• Add then subtract (most common two-step format)
• Subtract then add (mixed direction)
• Subtract then subtract
• Working backwards from a known result (inverse operations)
• Reading and interpreting word problems

• PERFECT FOR:

✓ Year 3 maths — addition, subtraction and problem solving unit
✓ KS2 reasoning nd problem-solving lessons
✓ Mixed ability Year 3 — use Worksheets 1–2 for core, Worksheet 4-5 for extension
✓ Morning maths warm-up or lesson starter
✓ Guided group work or independent practice
✓ Homework across 5 nights — one sheet per night
✓ Cover lessons — fully self-contained, zero teacher input - Early finisher extension tasks

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