Subtraction skills Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets for Ages 7-8

Enhance your child’s subtraction skills with our specially designed Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets for ages 7-8. These engaging and educational worksheets are perfect for helping young learners master essential math concepts through fun and relatable scenarios. By combining both addition and subtraction problems, our worksheets challenge students to think critically and improve their problem-solving abilities. Whether used at home or in the classroom, these printable activities are great tools to reinforce math lessons and track progress. Download now to boost your child’s confidence and proficiency in math!


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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet

Help your kids practice math with these simple word problems. Read the question, discuss with them to form the equation and then check the answer. Give them a chance to sharpen their math skills!
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet

When we see 'more' or 'less', they usually refer to quantity. In Math, they indicate addition or subtraction. Help kids read aloud two simple word problems and figure out the correct equations for each. Check the correct equation afterwards.
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Utilize images and objects your students know to facilitate learning. Simple math problems should be a cinch for kindergartners who can count to 30. Ask them to identify the picture's subject. Then read word problems and help them find the right number sentences to match.
Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet
Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet

Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet

Math is made fun with this free worksheet featuring Arctic animal pictures to solve basic subtraction word problems. Kids read the problem and choose the correct drawing of the animals to represent the solution. They'll have a blast with their cool animal friends while learning math!
Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet
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Supermarket Math Worksheet
Supermarket Math Worksheet

Supermarket Math Worksheet

Take your kids to the supermarket and ask what they're looking forward to buying. Help them solve the three questions in the worksheet by interpreting each one into an equation, then choose the right answer.
Supermarket Math Worksheet
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The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet
The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet

The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet

Read the Earth Day-themed word problem aloud to your kids, pointing to the pictures as you go. Use the number line to help them count on and find the answer. Then check it together. Doing this can help them learn more about Earth Day and meet other children who are doing their part to keep it clean.
The Unknown Number - Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should care deeply about developing subtraction skills and addition and subtraction word problems for children aged 7-8 because these foundational math skills are crucial for their overall cognitive development and future academic success. Subtraction, along with addition, forms the basis of more advanced arithmetic concepts such as multiplication, division, and fractions. Children who master these skills early can tackle complex problems with confidence as they progress through their education.

Furthermore, word problems uniquely benefit children by applying math to real-life scenarios, enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and comprehension abilities. They require students to read, understand, and analyze the context before deciding on the appropriate mathematical operation, thus integrating literacy skills with numeracy.

Succeeding in these areas builds a child's confidence and reduces math anxiety, fostering a positive attitude towards the subject. This inclination promotes a long-term engagement with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields, which are pivotal in the modern workforce.

In addition, these skills are not just academically important but are essential for everyday activities such as budgeting, measuring, and making informed decisions. By ensuring proficiency in subtraction and problem-solving early on, parents and teachers set the foundation for a child's well-rounded intellectual development and future real-world success.