Subtraction Word Problems (2-Step)
Browse 6 free printable Subtraction Word Problems (2-Step) worksheets for Grade 3 Math. These Subtraction worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Whether you're a teacher looking for subtraction practice problems, a homeschool parent building a Grade 3 curriculum, or a tutor helping a student catch up, these free printable worksheets are ready to use today.
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Practice Questions
- A hiker walked 642 m in the morning and 318 m in the afternoon, then went 175 m back. How far from start? ?
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785
- There were 1,265 tickets. 289 sold in the morning and 156 sold later. How many tickets remain? ?
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820
- A store received 457 items, then 389 more, and sold 212. How many items now? ?
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634
- A cyclist rode 368 m, rested, rode 147 m more, then turned back 95 m. Net distance? ?
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420
- A library gained 2,350 new books, donated 675 to a school, then received 280 more. How many of these new books remain? ?
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1955
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Highlight total-before-difference logic.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- doing steps in wrong order
- Skipping a step
- Incorrect operation for a step
- Calculation errors
- Answering only Step 1
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- How do you identify the first step?
- What words signal the subtraction step?
- Why is labeling each step important?
- Can the order of steps ever change?
Extension Activities
- Create your own 2-step problems.
- Use a number line for steps.
- Draw diagrams for problems.
Parent Tip
Give your child two simple tasks to complete in order.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Problem Solving & Operations
Estimated Time
16 minutes