Adding and Subtracting Three Single-Digit Numbers
Browse 9 free printable Adding and Subtracting Three Single-Digit Numbers worksheets for Grade 2 Math. These Subtraction worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Practice Questions
- 6 + 2 - 3 = ?
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5
- 5 + 3 - 4 = ?
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4
- 7 + 1 - 6 = ?
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2
- 8 + 2 - 5 = ?
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5
- 9 + 1 - 7 = ?
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Teacher Resources
Lesson Plan
Mixed Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Standards
2.OA.B.2Printable Aids
Teaching Notes
Guide students to solve problems left-to-right, breaking them down into two-step operations. Encourage mental math strategies like making tens or counting on/back. Emphasize basic fact fluency.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Incorrect order of operations (not left-to-right)
- Errors in basic addition/subtraction facts
- Mismanaging mental steps in multi-part problems
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- When you have three numbers to add or subtract, what order should you follow?
- Can you think of a real-life situation where you might add or subtract three numbers?
- What strategies help you solve these problems quickly in your head?
Extension Activities
- Use number cards to make your own problems.
- Try adding first, then subtracting.
Parent Tip
Use small objects like buttons or coins to act out the problems.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense & Operations
Grade Level
2-3