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Math Word Problem Worksheets for 2nd Graders

Practicing math word problems with these worksheets in second grade will introduce kids to multi-step problems while practicing their addition and subtraction skills. Some problems will also include money questions and time. Easy and more advanced questions included in these math workbooks.

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Opening your daily math lesson with a Math Word Problem of the Day is an excellent way to set the stage for learning. We all know that word problems are difficult for young learners to grasp, even when the mathematical operation portion of the problem is basic. Incorporate these second grade math word problems one day at a time at the start of your math block to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a learning community!

Topics covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication, even/odd, three digit numbers, and time. All you need to do is post one of these second grade math word problems on your whiteboard or projector screen. Then let kids take it from there!

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50 Second Grade Math Word Problems

1. trey has 5 squishy toys. he gets 4 more for his birthday. how many squishy toys does he have in all.

2. Stephanie brings donuts to give out to her classmates on her birthday. She brings in 8 powdered donuts, 8 glazed donuts, and 10 chocolate donuts. How many donuts did she bring in all?

3. Sara goes to the library. She is allowed to check out 10 books. She chooses 5 picture books and 3 chapter books. How many more books can she choose?

4. David plants 8 pineapple seeds, 5 strawberry seeds, and 2 blueberry seeds. How many seeds does he plant in all?

5. Paige has 10 crayons. Mike has 6 more crayons than Paige. Jon has 9 crayons. How many crayons do they have in all?

6. Jeff has 21 marbles in his collection. Eddie has 39 marbles in his collection. How many marbles do they have in all?

7. Vicki goes to the zoo and sees 8 flamingos. Next, she sees 15 ducks, before seeing 22 ibises. How many birds did she see in all?

8. Joshua sells 26 tickets to the school play. Nina sells 39 tickets to the school play. How many tickets did they sell in all?

9. The second grade goes on a field trip to the aquarium. There are 7 teachers, 62 girls, and 59 boys. How many people go on the field trip in all?

10. Some apples are in an apple orchard. 38 apples are picked. Now there are 52 left. How many apples were there to start?

11. Blake swam 18 laps on Monday. He swam 22 laps on Tuesday. He swam 27 laps on Wednesday. How many laps did he swim in all?

12. enzio reads for 25 minutes on monday. he reads for 33 minutes on tuesday. he reads for 35 minutes on wednesday. how many minutes does he read for in all.

13. Dana has 15 yummy cookies. He eats some of the cookies. Dana has 7 cookies left. How many cookies did Dana eat?

14. Eric had 12 toy cars. He gave 5 of the cars to his friend, Darren. How many toy cars does he have now?

15. Carolyn saw 15 beautiful birds in a tree. Some birds flew away. Now there are 4 birds in the tree. How many birds flew away?

16. Christina sold 32 boxes of girl scout cookies. Lea sold 44 boxes of girl scout cookies. How many more boxes did Lea sell than Christina?

17. Mimi has 23 more crayons than markers. She has 15 markers. How many crayons does she have?

18. Carrie has 36 pieces of candy. She gives 13 pieces to Tommy. How many pieces of candy does Carrie have left?

19. Dahlia has 28 dolls on a shelf. She moves some to her dollhouse. Now 15 dolls are on the shelf. How many did she move to the bed?

20. Jerry has 12 soccer balls. Bob had 17 soccer balls, but gave 8 of them to Phil. How many tennis balls do Jerry and Bob have now?

21. John has 54 pieces of candy. He eats 7 pieces on Monday. On Tuesday, he eats 11 pieces. On Wednesday, he gives 17 pieces away to friends. How many pieces of candy does he have left?

22. Maria has 29 marbles. Sam has 56 marbles. Rachel has 67 marbles. How many more marbles does Rachel have than Ella?

23. Steven buys 52 strawberries. He eats 12 of them for a snack. He eats 15 of them later that evening for dessert. How many strawberries are left?

24. Diana collects stickers. She has 48 stickers in an album. She buys 27 more stickers. She then gives 18 stickers to her friend Judy. How many stickers does she have now?

25. Hunter has 47 baseball cards in his collection. Ryan has 39 cards in his collection. How many more cards does Hunter have?

26. There are 95 people on a train. 19 people get off at the first stop. 24 people get off at the second stop. How many people are still on the train?

27. Daryl loves to collect comic books with superheroes. He has 5 comic books on his desk. He has 3 comic books in his backpack. Does Daryl have an even number or odd number of comic books?

28. Kim collects special seashells at the beach. She puts 8 shells in a pail. She puts 7 more shells in a jar. Does Kim have an even or odd number of seashells?

29. Leslie plants red peppers in her garden. Her garden has 6 rows with 5 peppers in each row. How many tomatoes are in her garden?

30. Marc puts 16 photos in an album. If there are 4 cards in each column, how many columns are there?

31. Ms. Sanders wanted to treat her class to a pizza party. There are 8 slices of pizza in each pizza pie. If she has 29 students, how many pizza pies does she need to order?

32. Four friends want to share a pumpkin pie. How could they cut the pie so each friend gets an equal share? Draw a picture to help you show your thinking.

33. Choose a three-digit number. Draw models to show the hundreds, tens, and ones to explain your thinking.

34. Liam is thinking of a number with three digits. It has 7 hundreds, 4 tens, and 6 ones. What is his number? Draw a model to explain your thinking.

35. Juliana has 257 stickers in her collection. She wants to explore this number further. First, she draws a model of the number by drawing base ten blocks. Then she writes it out in expanded form. Last, she writes it out in word form. Show how she does all three of these ways to explain 257.

36. Caleb is skip counting. He writes 160, 165, and 170 on a whiteboard. What are the next 5 numbers in his pattern?

37. The Florida Gators Football Team won their last 4 football games. They scored 25 points in the first game, 58 points in the second game, 33 points in the third game, and 77 points in the fourth game. How many points did they score in all?

38. Nolan collects Pokemon cards. He has 402 cards in his collection. He gives 25 cards to his friend Charlotte. He then gives 32 cards to his friend Maria. How many cards does he have left?

39. A school is having a bake sale. Dhomini’s mom brings 82 cupcakes. Amelia’s dad brings 75 cookies. Lorenzo’s mom brings 100 brownies. How many items are at the bake sale in all?

40. Kristella is reading a Magic Treehouse Book for her book report. She reads 24 pages on Monday. She reads 39 pages on Tuesday. She reads 37 pages on Wednesday. How many pages does she read in all?

41. Erica is reading James and the Giant Peach. The book has 144 pages. She reads 30 pages on Monday. She reads 42 pages on Tuesday. How many pages does she have left in the book?

42. Alana and her family are going to Disney World for her birthday. It is a 425 mile drive from her house. Her dad drives 127 miles before they stop for a snack. He drives another 233 miles before they stop for lunch. How many more miles do they have left until they arrive at Disney World?

43. The high school band is having a holiday concert. Peggy sells 75 tickets. Diana sells 101 tickets. Judy sells 135 tickets. How many tickets do they sell in all?

44. Mr. Axelrod’s class is tracking how many picture books they read each month. They read 329 books in March. They read 471 books in April. They read 450 books in May. How many books did they read in all?

45. The museum has 792 visitors over the weekend. 382 people visited the museum on Saturday. How many people visited the museum on Sunday?

46. Luna sells copies of the school newspaper. There are 500 copies. On Monday, she sold 122 copies. On Tuesday, she sold 198 copies. How many copies are left?

47. The second grade classes are going on a field trip to a play. Ms. Anastasio’s class has 29 students. Mr. Gordon’s class has 31 students. Mr. Fishman’s class has 33 students. Ms. McConnell’s class has 30 students. How many students go on the field trip in all?

48. Carlos is going to New York City on vacation. His plane leaves the airport at 2:30 p.m. The flight is 3 hours and 30 minutes long. What time does he land in New York City?

49. Juanita is watching the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. She starts the movie at 5 p.m. The movie is 2 hours and 32 minutes long. What time does the movie end?

50. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are on their way to Hogwarts. The train leaves the station in London at 9 a.m. It takes 7 hours to get to Hogwarts. What time do they arrive at Hogwarts?

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2nd Grade Math Learning

Here are the standards for the end of the year for Second Grade.

• Know and use place value to 3 digits.
• Read, write and compare 3-digit numbers.
• Use place value to mentally add or subtract 1, 10 or 100 from any 3-digit number
• Count and skip-count within 1000 by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s
• Learn about odd and even numbers and find odd and even numbers to 20
• Fluently add or subtract within 20 using mental strategies.
• Use addition and subtraction facts within 100 to solve a range of one- and two-step word problems.
• Add up to four 2-digit numbers
• Add and subtract within 1000
• Add with different sets of objecs in equal groups
• Represent arrays and equal groups as repeated addition and then multiplication equations.
• Begin to learn multiplication facts up to 5x5.
• Partition a rectangle into rows and columns of the same size squares
• Partition a rectangle, square or circle into two, three or four equal shares.
• Describe the shares as halves, thirds, quarters or fourths
• Recognize that equal shares of identical whole need not have the same shape.
• Select the appropriate equipment and units for measuring.
• Measure the lengths of objects twice using different units, such as inches and cm.
• Solve measuring problems involving adding and subtracting within 100.
• Tell and write the time to the nearest 5 minutes
• Know the relationships involving time units: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years.
• Solve word problems involving money and use the $ and ¢ symbols appropriately.
• Draw a simple picture graph or bar graph to represent data with up to four categories
• Identify and name a range of 2D and 3D shapes.
• Identify different types of angles and find them on 2D shapes.
• Recognize and draw shapes with specific attributes: number of angles, sides, faces, corners, etc.
• Identify the faces of 3D shapes: squares, triangles, hexagons, rectangles.

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Second grade place value charts.

Here you will find a range of Free Printable Number Charts for 1st and 2nd Grade.

These printable charts will help your child learn to read and write numbers.

Some of the charts are partially filled to help your child learn their place value.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• learn to count in tens and ones;
• learn to read and write numbers.
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Place Value & Number Sense Worksheets

Below are our selection of Place Value, Ordering and Rounding Worksheets

Using these second grade math worksheets will help your child to:

• learn to count by hundreds, tens, fives, twos and ones;
• learn their place value to Hundreds;
• order numbers to 999.
• recognise odd and even numbers up to 20
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Ordering and Rounding Worksheets (3-digits)

Once your child is confident with their place value to hundreds, they can start learning about ordering and rounding numbers.

The graded worksheets here will help your child learn to compare numbers to 999, and round numbers to the nearest 10.

• Ordering Numbers Worksheets up to 3-Digits
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Second Grade Number Line Worksheets

The following webpages involve correctly placing numbers on a number line.

• count by 1s 2s 5s 10s 50s and 100s;
• position numbers on a number line;
• understand place value up to 3 digits.
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Second Grade Mental Math Zone

Here you will find a range of printable mental math 2nd grade sheets for your child to enjoy.

Each quiz tests the children on a range of math topics from number facts and mental arithmetic to geometry, fraction and measures questions.

A great way to revise topics, or use as a weekly math test or math quiz!

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Addition Worksheets 2nd Grade

• learn their addition facts to 20+20
• learn how to solve addition sums where one of the addends is missing, but the total is given;
• learn to add numbers to 999 in columns.
• Number Bonds to 20
• Adding on a Number Line Worksheets
• Adding tens

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• Add 1, 10 or 100 Worksheets
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• 3-Digit Column Addition Worksheets

These sheets involve solving a range of addition word problems within 100.

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Subtraction Worksheets 2nd Grade

The following worksheets involve using the Second Grade Math skills of subtracting numbers, and solving subtraction problems.

• know their subtraction facts to 20;
• know how addition and subtraction are related to each other;
• learn to do 3 digit column subtraction.
• Subtracting on a Number Line Worksheets
• Subtract 1, 10 or 100 Worksheets
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Addition & Subtraction Worksheets

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Multiplication Worksheets 2nd Grade

The following worksheets involve using the 2nd Grade Math skills of multiplying, and solving multiplication problems.

• learn their multiplication tables up to 5 x 5;
• understand multiplication as repeated addition;
• learn how multiplication and division are related to each other.

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Division Worksheets 2nd Grade

The following worksheets involve using the 2nd Grade Math skills of dividing, and solving division problems.

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• understand division as repeated subtraction or sharing;
• understand different models of division;
• Second Grade Division Worksheets
• Division Facts Worksheets (randomly generated)

Here are a range of problems solving sheets for 2nd graders. Most of the sheets contain 'real-life' problems related to animal facts.

Using the sheets will help your child to:

• apply their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills;
• apply their knowledge of rounding and place value;
• solve a range of 'real life' problems.

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These sheets involve solving a range of subtraction word problems up to 100.

These sheets involve solving a range of multiplication problems.

Second Grade Fraction Worksheets

• understand what a half is;
• shade in half of a shape;
• find different numbers involving 'halves' on a number line;
• find half of different numbers up to 20.
• Fraction Math Worksheets - Understanding a half
• Fraction Riddles for kids (easier)
• Second Grade Geometry Worksheets

At a Second Grade level, children are introduced to a wider range of 2d and 3d shapes, and start to learn to reflect, flip and rotate shapes.

They are able to classify and sort two-dimensional shapes using different criteria, and they learn the properties of three-dimensional shapes.

The following worksheets will help your child to:

• Identify and name a range of 2d and 3d shapes;
• Draw 2d shapes;
• Know some of the properties of 2d shapes.

Symmetry Worksheets

• learn how to reflect simple shapes in a horizontal or vertical mirror line;
• learn how to reflect simple shapes in 2 mirror lines.
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• 2nd Grade Measurement Worksheets

These sheets involve reading scales going up in ones, fives, tens and hundreds to find the length, weight or liquid capacity.

Using these sheets will help children to consolidate their counting as well as learning to read a simple scale.

• Basic Measuring Length Worksheets

2nd Grade Money Worksheets

The following worksheets involve counting different amounts of money in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.

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• learn the names and values of the US coins;
• learn to count up different amounts of money to $1 in coins.
• learn to count up to $10 in coins and dollar bills.

Money Worksheets

• Money Worksheets for 2nd Grade - Counting money to $1
• Counting Quarters Worksheets
• Free Money Worksheets up to $2
• Printable Money Worksheets up to $10
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Printable Money Resources

• Printable Money Flashcards
• Kids Counting Money Dominoes

Time Worksheets

Here are our collection of clock worksheets for 2nd grade. These sheets cover telling the time for quarter past and quarter to times.

• read quarter past and quarter to times;
• convert analogue to digital times;
• draw clock hands in the correct place for quarter past and quarter to.
• adding and subtracting hours from different times.
• Clock Worksheets - Quarter Past and Quarter To
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Here is our selection of tally chart worksheets for 1st and 2nd graders.

These sheets involve counting and recording tallies.

Venn Diagram Worksheets

Here is our selection of venn diagram worksheets for 2nd graders.

These sheets involve sorting and analysing data in venn diagrams.

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2nd Grade Line Plots Worksheets

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2nd Grade Bar Graph Worksheets

These sheets involve reading and interpreting a range of bar graphs and picture graphs with a scale going up in ones or twos.

Draw missing bars on a bar graph to the correct height.

Use the information in a bar graph to add data into a table.

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Second grade math games.

All children like to play Math games, and you will find a good range of 2nd Grade Math Games here for your child to play and enjoy.

The following games involve different Second Grade Math activities which you and your child can enjoy together.

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Second Grade Math Puzzles

The puzzles will help your child practice and apply their addition, subtraction and multiplication facts as well as developing their thinking and reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.

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• learn their addition facts to 20+20;
• learn and practice subtraction facts to 20;
• pratice multiplying up to 5x5;
• develop thinking and reasoning skills;
• develop perseverance.
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Second Grade Seasonal Math Worksheets

We have started creating sets of seasonal worksheets for each grade.

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50 Problems for 2 nd Graders

Practice your math skills with these 50 math problems for 2nd graders , covering addition, subtraction, place value, measurement, time, money, and geometry! Answers included.

Author Michelle Griczika

Published November 3, 2023

50 Math Problems for 2 nd Graders

Published Nov 3, 2023

Key takeaways

• Mastering addition and subtraction skills helps us solve mathematical puzzles and apply them to real-life situations.
• Understanding place value enables us to correctly read, write, and compare numbers, developing our number sense and mathematical reasoning.
• Solving measurement word problems helps us apply mathematical concepts to practical scenarios, improving our problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Exploring time and money concepts allows us to understand the world around us, manage our daily routines effectively, and develop essential life skills.
• Recognizing shapes and their properties opens our eyes to the diverse world of geometry, helping us understand how objects are structured and enhancing our spatial awareness.

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• Key Takeaways
• Addition and Subtraction
• Place Value
• Measurement Word Problems
• Time and Money

Hello, second grade mathematicians! Are you ready for some mind-boggling math challenges?

We will be going over important math skills for second graders to strengthen their understanding and knowledge.

• In second grade math , addition and subtraction skills are expanded to solve practical second grade math problems .
• Understanding place value allows us to navigate through large numbers and count objects, strengthening our number sense.
• Measurement math word problems for 2nd graders provide exciting puzzles that apply math skills to real-life scenarios, fostering problem-solving abilities and transforming us into math superstars.
• Counting money and telling time teach us essential skills for day to day life.
• Shapes are the building blocks of our surroundings. Understanding squares, triangles, and circles enables us to analyze their attributes and how they fit together.

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Answer: 53 inches

Answer: 38 inches

Answer: 32 centimeters

Answer: 35 inches

Answer: 55 centimeters

Answer: 68 centimeters

Answer: 84 centimeters

Answer: 40 inches

Answer: 50 inches

Section 4: Time & Money

Look at the analog clock and write the digital time to the nearest five minutes:

What time is shown on the digital clock: 9:25 a.m. or 9:25 p.m.?

What time is shown on the digital clock: 1:50 a.m. or 1:50 p.m.?

Answer: $1.05

Answer: $5.08

Answer: 25 cents

Answer: 70 cents

Answer: $4.37

Section 5: Geometry

Answer: Triangle

Answer: Square

Answer: Pentagon

Answer: Hexagon

Answer: Equilateral Triangle

Answer: Trapezoid

Answer: Cube

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Michelle Griczika is a seasoned educator and experienced freelance writer. Her years teaching first and fifth grades coupled with her double certification in elementary and early childhood education lend depth to her understanding of diverse learning stages. Michelle enjoys running in her free time and undertaking home projects.

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Addition Word Problems

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Subtraction Word Problems

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Solve Subtraction Word Problems Game

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Select the Correct Equation for Subtraction Scenarios Worksheet

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Boost your child's skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems using addition scenarios.

Subtract Using Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by solving to subtract using 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Addition Word Problems on Put-Together Scenarios Game

Use your skills to solve addition word problems on put-together scenarios.

Solve How Many More Word Problems Game

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to solve "How Many More" word problems.

Select the Correct Equation for Addition Scenarios Worksheet

Boost addition skills with this worksheet on choosing the correct equation for word problems.

Solve Using Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

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Represent 'Add To' Situations Game

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Complete the Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Learners must complete the 'Part-Part-Whole' model to enhance their math skills.

Represent 'Put Together' Situations Game

Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by representing 'Put Together' situations.

Solve Difference Unknown Scenarios Game

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Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

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Word Problems to Add Multiples of 10 Game

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Solve Word Problems with Add to Scenarios Game

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2nd Grade Math Word Problems

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Word problems  can be challenging for students, especially second-graders, who may still be learning to read. But, you can use basic strategies that will work with nearly any student, even those who are just starting to learn written-language skills.

Instructions and Strategies

To help second-grade students learn to solve word problems, teach them to use the following steps:

• Survey the math problem:  Read the word problem to get an idea of its general nature. Talk with your students about the problem and discuss which parts are most important.
• Read the math problem:  Read the question again. This time, focus on the specific details of the problem. Which parts of the problem relate to each other?
• Ask questions about the operations involved:  Reflect again. Determine the specific math operations the problem is asking you to perform, and list them on paper in the order they are to be performed.
• Question yourself about the steps taken:  Review each step you took. Determine if your answer seems reasonable. If possible, check your answer against the book's answers to determine if you are on the right track.
• Wrap it up:  Scan through the text of the word problems you will be solving to identify any words you do not recognize. List them and determine their meanings before solving the problems. Write brief definitions of the terms for your reference during problem-solving.

Solving the Problems

After reviewing these strategies, use the following free word-problem printables to let the students practice what they've learned. There are only three worksheets because you don't want to overwhelm your second-graders when they are just learning to do word problems.

Start slowly, review the steps if needed, and give your young learners a chance to absorb the information and learn word problem-solving techniques at a relaxed pace. The printables contain terms with which young students will be familiar, such as "triangle," "square," "staircase," "dimes," "nickels," and the days of the week.

Worksheet 1

This printable includes eight math word problems that will seem quite wordy to second-graders but are actually quite simple. The problems on this worksheet include word problems phrased as questions, such as: "On Wednesday you saw 12 robins on one tree and 7 on another tree. How many robins did you see altogether?" and "Your 8 friends all have 2 wheeled bicycles, how many wheels is that altogether?" 

If students seem perplexed, read the problems aloud together with them. Explain that once you strip out the words, these are actually simple addition and multiplication problems, where the answer to the first would be: 12 robins + 7 robins=19 robins; while the answer to the second would be: 8 friends x 2 wheels (for each bike) = 16 wheels.

Worksheet 2

On this printable, students will work six questions starting with two easy problems followed by four more of increasing difficulty. Some of the questions include: "How many sides are on four triangles?" and "A man was carrying balloons but the wind blew 12 away. He has 17 balloons left. How many did he start with?"

If students need help, explain that the answer to the first would be: 4 triangles x 3 sides (for each triangle) = 12 sides; while the answer to the second would be: 17 balloons + 12 balloons (that blew away) = 29 balloons.

Worksheet 3

This final printable in the set contains slightly more difficult problems, such as this one involving money: "You have 3 quarters and your pop cost you 54 cents. How much money do you have left?"

To answer this one, have students survey the problem, then read it together as a class. Ask questions such as: "What could help us solve this problem?" If students are unsure, grab three quarters and explain that they are equal to 75 cents. The problem then ​becomes a simple subtraction problem, so wrap it up by setting up the operation numerically on the board as follows: 75 cents – 54 cents = 21 cents.

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Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade

Welcome to the our Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade. Here you will find our selection of free subtraction word problems to help your child learn and practice solving subtraction problems with numbers up to 150.

Subtraction is a process which most children learn quite naturally as soon as they learn to start counting. During kindergarten and first grade, it is really important for kids to have the chance to work practically with their math.

An example might be that a child has 10 sweets. They give 3 to their teddy. How many do they have left? What if they gave another to their teddy? What if their teddy had 8 sweets, how many would be left for them?

Later on, when children are confident Subtracting practically, they can progress on to number lines or counting back in their heads. When children have understood this, they can begin to learn their Subtraction facts and progress on to column Subtraction.

During Second Grade, children should be learning the following mental subtraction skills:

• learning their subtraction facts to 20;
• subtracting 1, 10 or 100 from any 3 digit number;

For pencil and paper methods, children should be able to:

• subtract numbers with up to 3 digits;

Subtraction Problems up to 150

Each sheet consists of working out the answers to a set of 5 or 6 subtraction word problems up to 50, 100 or 150.

There is a space on each sheet for working out, using whichever method you wish your child to use.

There are also UK versions of some of the worksheets which use pounds (£) instead of dollars($).

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• become familiar with the language of subtraction: difference, minus, less, ...
• recognise subtraction word problems;
• subtract with numbers up to 50, 100 or 150.

Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade up to 50

The first sheet in this section has problems that do not require any regrouping.

• Subtraction Word Problems to 50 Sheet 1
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• Subtraction Word Problems to 50 Sheet 2
• Subtraction Word Problems to 50 Sheet 3
• Sheet 3 UK Version

Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade up to 100

The first sheet in this section has problems that do not require any carrying.

• Subtraction Word Problems to 100 Sheet 1
• Sheet 1 UK Version
• Subtraction Word Problems to 100 Sheet 2
• Sheet 2 UK Version
• Subtraction Word Problems to 100 Sheet 3

Subtraction Word Problems 2nd Grade up to 150

• Subtraction Word Problems to 150 Sheet 1
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• Subtraction Word Problems to 150 Sheet 3

Looking for some easier worksheets?

We have some first grade subtraction problems at our main site: math-salamanders.com

There are a selection of word problems which involve subtracting up to 20.

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The following webpages involve learning subtraction facts to 20.

The sheets in this section are for children at the beginning of 2nd grade. They involve the skill of subtracting with numbers up to 20.

Using the sheets in this section will help your child to:

• subtract with numbers up to 20;
• work out subtraction calculations where the answer is given but one of the other numbers is missing.

All the sheets in this section will help your child to develop their speed and accuracy at subtracting.

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Subtracting 1, 10 and 100

This section involves using place value and subtraction to take away either 1, 10 or 100 from any 2 or 3 digit number.

This skill is very important to establish at this grade, as it is a foundation building block from which many other math skills are built.

• subtract 1 or 10 to a range of 2 digit numbers;
• subtract 1, 10 or 100 to a range of 3 digit numbers.

Using these sheets will help to develop your child's understanding of place value to 1000.

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There are a wide selection of subtraction games on the page below, which will develop your child's thinking and reasoning skills as well as their subtraction fact knowledge.

Using these games will help you child to:

• learn their subtraction facts to 20;
• develop their strategic thinking skills.

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We have created pages of mixed addition and subtraction word problems!

There are a range of word problems of different levels of difficulty.

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Examples of Second Grade Word Problems with Solutions

In today’s post, we are going to see a selection of Second Grade word problems that usually appear at the end of a Smartick session for children with a second-grade level . You will also get a chance to see the solution for each problem.

Ready? Let’s go!

How To Correctly Solve Any Problem

• Read the word problem carefully! You should understand what is being asked very clearly.
• Write down the data.
• Complete the operations and always write down the results for each.
• Write the solution very clearly and respond to what the problem asks.

Second Grade Word Problems

Let’s practice with a selection of Second Grade word problems from Smartick.

Word Problem 1

For this word problem, Smartick has given us the solution and it is up to us to select the correct question.

The answer is: ”They were planting 38 chestnut seeds.” Let’s take a look at each option to see which would work with this answer, we’ll use the process of elimination.

• How many more chestnut seeds than oak seeds were they planting?  This is asking us about the different types of seeds, but the solution is only asking about chestnuts so this question is not what we are looking for.
• Are fewer chestnut trees or fewer oak trees expected to grow? This answer isn’t the one we are looking for because the answer only gives us information about chestnut seeds.
• How many more poplar seeds than oak seeds were they planting? Nothing was mentioned in the word problem or the answer about poplar trees.
• How many chestnut seeds were they planting? Here were are being asked about the number of chestnut seeds that were planted and the solution tells us the amount that was planted. This is the question that we are looking for.

Word Problem 2

This word problem is asking how many tablespoons of oil have been added to a stew, and we know that there were 20 tablespoons more added than the 9 tablespoons that the recipe called for. So we need to know how many tablespoons in total were added to the stew.

9 + 20 = 29

29 tablespoons of oil were added to the stew. 

Word Problem 3

Here, we are being asked to calculate the total number of clocks. To help us solve it, we can create a drawing using the information from the word problem. It tells us that there are 2 clocks on each shelf, and there are 6 shelves.

Word Problem 4

First, we are asked which operation we need to use to solve the problem and are provided with the options of addition and subtraction. Let’s read the word problem carefully to see which would work best…

There were 6 oranges before Diego added more, and now there are 10. Therefore, the difference between the amount in the bowl now, and the amount there was before, is the amount that Diego added. If we add the numbers, adding the larger quantity to the lesser quantity, it does not give us the number of oranges Diego added to the bowl. However, if we subtract the smaller quantity from the larger quantity, we should find the difference.

The answer to the first question would be: 10 – 6.

And the solution to the word problem: 10 – 6 = 4 .

Diego added 4 oranges. 

I hope you have learned something new from this selection of second grade word problems that appear during our daily Smartick sessions. If you would like to learn more about other primary school math topics, register with Smartick and try it for free.

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Teaching Word Problems in 2nd Grade

If you’re looking for a better way to teach word problems, and more importantly, want your students to be more successful in solving word problems, I’m here to help. Teaching word problems in 2nd grade doesn’t have to be a challenge.

Why is teaching word problems in 2nd grade so hard?

When I first started teaching, I taught my students to use keywords, underline and circle, highlight and box…and yet, it didn’t help. They still didn’t know when to add and when to subtract.

And, my students didn’t understand or perform any better. 

It didn’t help that I wasn’t consistently teaching or letting my students practice solving word problems.

Word problems have always been a source of contention for my students no matter what grade I taught (1st, 2nd, and 4th), and have always been something I’ve taught haphazardly as part of an adopted math curriculum. 

Most math curriculums offer the following:

• 1 or 2 word problems at the end of each lesson, but don’t actually offer a way to teach students how to solve word problems
• 1 chapter on “problem solving”

And seriously, neither of those is helpful.

I wanted my students to get daily, strategic word problem practice. 

And guess what? When I started teaching word problems in 2nd grade in a consistent, strategic way, my students were less frustrated, and much more proficient word problem solvers. 

So, what’s the solution?

Now, I follow a 4-day teaching plan, and assess on day 5. 

I no longer teach key words or underlining, circling, highlighting, and/or boxing…instead, I teach my students to look for patterns in how word problems are structured…word problem situations. 

In addition, I dedicate 5-10 minutes each day for word problem teaching and practicing.

How do I know what to teach?

I start with the standard. 

Honestly, no matter what I’m teaching this is where I start. I need to know exactly what the expectation is, so then I can help my students master it.

The Common Core standard for 2nd grade says:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.A.1

• Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

While many states no longer use the term “Common Core” many of their adopted standards are the same, or at least similar. 

MAFS.2.OA.1.1 (Florida Standards)

• Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. 

So here’s what 2nd graders need to be able to solve:

• Addition/Subtraction within 100 
• One-Step & Two-Step
• Put Together

When you look at what 2nd graders are supposed to do, it’s no wonder teaching word problems is so difficult, not to mention students actually getting the hang of them.

How I teach word problems in 2nd grade:

At the beginning of the year, students are introduced to our word problem routine after the first couple of weeks of school.

I explain that word problems are like stories we have to read, and understand what’s going on in the story. We call these word problem situations.

Then, I teach students that there are 4 things they should always do when they solve a word problem:

• Write a Number Sentence
• I explain to students that I can’t hop inside their brains to see what they’re thinking, and if I don’t know what they’re thinking, I can’t help them become better word problem solvers.
• Students can draw a picture, use a fact family, base 10 blocks, and/or the standard algorithm.
• I look to see that the student has the correct answer.
• For example, instead of just saying “4,” my students write, “Cheyenne has 4 dogs.” This is important to connect math and writing, but also helps students check to see if their answer actually answers the question asked in the word problem.

Launching the word problem routine is all about modeling and routine. It doesn’t take long for students to get the hang of it.

I’ve done the hard work for you – I have 2nd grade word problems for the entire year, ready for you!

What’s the 2nd grade word problem routine?

On Mondays, I introduce the word problem situation. I find it helpful to have students “act out” the situation. Use the example on the situation poster/anchor chart to show students the pattern. (I teach students that the underlined portions of the number sentence are pieces we know, while the square represents the unknown.)

Model and solve the practice word problem, and provide feedback to students.

For the next 3 days, we model and solve a word problem that has the same situation as Monday. So we’re not skipping around. This is very systematic.

Finally, on Fridays, students complete 2 word problems on their own following the same situation we’ve used all week.

For differentiation or extension, students can write a word problem on the back of their assessment that follows the same situation they learned that week. This is such a great way to see if students really understand the situation we learned that week.

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Math Worksheets 3-5 Grade | 266 Word Problems | Addition | Subtraction | Multiplication | Division

Subject: Maths for early years

Age range: 5-7

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Math Worksheets 3th to 5th Grade | 266 Word Problems | Addition | Subtraction | Multiplication | Division | Instant Download | PRINTABLE PDF

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266 engaging word problems covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ideal for students in 3rd to 5th grade to reinforce math skills. Instant download, printable PDF format - perfect for quick and easy access. No-prep required, just print and go! Includes answer keys for effortless checking.

Dive into a world of numbers with our “Math Magic Worksheets Bundle”! Inspired by the need for engaging and practical math practice, this collection of 266 word problems has been meticulously crafted to challenge and delight students in 3rd to 5th grade. Imagine the satisfaction of solving puzzles that not only make math fun but also help build essential arithmetic skills.

Each worksheet is a labor of love, designed by educators who understand the importance of solid math foundations. From the first draft to the final polished product, we focused on creating problems that are not only educational but also intriguing for young minds.

Who can use this product? Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, this bundle is perfect for anyone looking to provide high-quality math practice. It’s ideal for students who need extra help or for those who want to stay ahead of the curve.

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Back to School Math Activities: Addition & Subtraction Problem Sets

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Get your students ready for a successful school year with our "Back to School Activities: Math Problems" set! Specifically designed to help students practice and refine their addition and subtraction skills, this resource provides a variety of problem sets that challenge learners in multiple contexts.

What's Included:

• A diverse collection of math problems focusing on addition and subtraction, tailored for early elementary students.
• Engaging, themed worksheets that present math problems in different contexts, making practice fun and relatable for back-to-school season.
• Real-world scenarios and word problems that encourage critical thinking and application of math skills.
• Printable PDF files for easy access and unlimited printing, perfect for classrooms, homework, and independent learning.
• Focused Practice: Strengthen students' addition and subtraction skills with targeted problem sets that reinforce key concepts.
• Real-World Application: Engage students with math problems set in real-world contexts, helping them see the relevance of their skills in everyday life.
• Interactive Learning: Keep students motivated with fun, themed worksheets that make math practice enjoyable and accessible.
• Skill Development: Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking through varied problem types, including word problems and basic arithmetic.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, math centers, or as supplementary material to support your math curriculum.

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• Print the addition and subtraction worksheets and distribute them to students as part of your back-to-school math review.
• Use the problems as warm-up exercises, homework, or in-class practice to reinforce students' math skills in different contexts.
• Encourage students to discuss and solve word problems, promoting a deeper understanding of how math applies to real life.
• Incorporate these worksheets into your lesson plans to ensure a solid foundation in basic arithmetic as the school year begins.

Set your students up for success with "Back to School Activities: Math Problems" – the perfect resource for mastering addition and subtraction in fun and meaningful ways!

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