Two-Step Word Problems Year 4 | KS2 Maths | 5 Topics + Answer Keys | Mixed Operations

Two-step word problems for Year 4 KS2 maths – 5 topic worksheets covering all four operations + full answer keys. Real-life contexts. Print-and-go. No prep needed!

Stop searching for separate two-step problem resources for each operation. This complete Year 4 pack covers every type of two-step word problem your class needs — from straightforward addition and subtraction all the way to challenge-level mixed reasoning. One download sorts your whole unit.

**WHAT’S INCLUDED (10 pages — 5 worksheets + 5 answer keys):

• Worksheet 1 — Addition & Subtraction
3 two-step problems using larger numbers (200–400 range)
Real-life contexts: books, apples, funfair visitors

• Worksheet 2 — Multiplication & Division
3 two-step problems: multiply then divide
Real-life contexts: pencils, cupcakes, water bottles

• Worksheet 3 — Mixed Operations
3 two-step problems mixing all four operations
Real-life contexts: recycling cans, toy cars, glue sticks

• Worksheet 4 — Money Problems
3 two-step problems using £ in real-life shopping contexts
Skills: multiply then add, multiply then subtract (change)

• Worksheet 5 — Challenge Problems
3 harder two-step problems requiring multi-step reasoning
Real-life contexts: school trips, pet shop, garden centre

✓ Full teacher answer keys for every worksheet
✓ Name and date boxes on every sheet
✓ Clean, uncluttered layout — easy for children to read

• SKILLS COVERED:

✓ Addition and subtraction with 3-digit numbers
✓ Multiplication then addition / subtraction
✓ Multiplication then division
✓ Division then multiplication
✓ Money: finding totals and change
✓ Multi-step reasoning and problem interpretation
✓ Showing and checking working out

• PERFECT FOR:

✓ Year 4 maths — problem solving and reasoning unit
✓ KS2 SATs-style reasoning paper practice
✓ Mixed ability classes — use easier sheets for support, challenge sheet for extension
✓ Morning maths warm-up or starter activity
✓ Guided group work or independent practice
✓ Homework across 5 different nights
✓ Cover lessons — fully self-contained, no teacher input needed

• WHY TEACHERS BUY THIS:

→ 5 different topics in one download — no need to search for separate resources
→ Scaffolded difficulty: starts accessible, builds to genuine challenge
→ Every sheet has an answer key — zero stress
→ Fully aligned to Year 4 NC objectives for all four operations and problem solving

Zero prep. Print by topic or as a full pack. Teach it your way.