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Year 2 Maths Word Problems Worksheets

Year 2 mixed maths word problem worksheets covering number, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, money, measurement, fractions and time.

Year group

Year 2

Subject

Maths

Topic

Word Problems

Difficulty

KS1

Worksheet type

Word Problems

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Year 2 Maths Word Problems Worksheets

Year 2 · Maths · Mixed difficulty

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Instructions: Read each question carefully. Try your best before checking the answer sheet.
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What children practise

These printable worksheets help children build confidence with word problems through focused, topic-specific practice.

Mixed word problems
Choosing operations
Reasoning in context
Checking answers

About these word problems worksheets

Build problem-solving confidence with Year 2 maths word problems covering number, calculation, money, measurement, fractions and time.

About these Year 2 word problems worksheets

These Year 2 word problems worksheets help children apply maths skills in short, meaningful contexts. Children read each problem, decide which operation or idea is needed, and work towards a clear answer.

The worksheets include mixed KS1 maths practice across number, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, money, measurement, fractions and time.

What children learn from this topic

Word problems help children connect maths facts and methods to real situations.

  • Reading maths problems carefully
  • Choosing the correct operation
  • Using number facts and strategies
  • Explaining answers in context
  • Checking that answers make sense

How parents and teachers can use these worksheets

Parents can ask children to underline key information and say what the question is asking before calculating.

Teachers can use these worksheets for mixed practice, revision, assessment preparation or reasoning sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

What word problem skills should Year 2 children practise?+

Year 2 children should practise reading the question carefully, choosing the correct operation, using known facts and checking whether the answer makes sense.

Which maths topics can appear in Year 2 word problems?+

Year 2 word problems can include number, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, money, measurement, fractions and time.

How can teachers support KS1 problem solving?+

Teachers can model how to underline key information, represent the problem with a drawing or bar model, and explain the answer in context.