Math Supplements

Two-step addition and subtraction word problems pitched at second grade, one for each unit. Each problem expects students to show their thinking with a number sentence or quick drawing.

Teacher print (with answers) Student print

#1 · Library Books

2.OA.A.1 · Weeks 1–8

Mia checked out 14 books last month and 9 books this month. She returned 8 of them. How many books does Mia still have?

Show your number sentences. Watch for the two steps.

#2 · Snack Boxes

2.NBT.A.2 · Weeks 9–12

There are 3 boxes of crackers. Each box holds 10 crackers. The class eats 12 crackers. How many crackers are left?

Hint: skip-count by 10s first, then subtract.

#3 · Coins at the Fair

2.MD.C.8 · Weeks 13–16

Sam had 2 quarters and 3 dimes. He spent 50 cents on a balloon. How much money does Sam have left?

Count the coins, then subtract. Use the cent sign.

#4 · Reading Minutes

2.NBT.B.5 · Weeks 17–20

Lin read for 25 minutes on Monday and 35 minutes on Tuesday. Her goal is 90 minutes. How many more minutes does she need?

Add first, then subtract.

#5 · Field Day Water

2.OA.A.1 · Weeks 21–24

The coach put 48 water bottles in the cooler. The red team took 17 and the blue team took 19. How many bottles are still in the cooler?

You can subtract twice, or add the two teams first and subtract once.

#6 · Garden Rows

2.OA.C.4 · Weeks 25–28

Ben plants 4 rows of carrots with 5 carrots in each row. Rabbits eat 9 carrots. How many carrots are left?

Draw the array, write a repeated addition sentence, then subtract.