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2nd Grade Two-Step Word Problems worksheets

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Two-Step Word Problems

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Solve each word problem.

Kai has 21 beads. Leo has 19 more beads than Kai. How many beads do they have in all?
A shop had 80 scarves. It sold 24 on Monday and 21 on Tuesday. How many scarves are left?
A library had 38 books. It got 24 new books on Monday and 15 new books on Friday. How many books does it have now?
Ella has 60 cards. Ella gives 22 to Mia and 15 to Zoe. How many cards does Ella have left?
There are 68 children at the park. 17 more children come. Then 21 children go home. How many children are at the park now?

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About this worksheet

A two-step word problem needs two calculations, and the main skill is deciding the order. Some problems add and then take away, such as getting more stickers and then giving some away. Others take away twice, or add three numbers, or first find a missing amount and then use it. This worksheet gives five different problems with working space under each.

Encourage your child to read the whole story first, then ask: what do I need to find out before I can answer the question? Write the first step as a number sentence, then the second, and read the answer back into the story. A short hint under harder problems also helps children who get stuck on the very first step.

What your child will learn

Solve a problem that needs two steps
Decide which step comes first
Write a number sentence for each step and check the answer

Common Core standard: 2.OA.A.1

Worked example

Lin had 72 beads, used 33 and then bought 34 more. First 72 - 33 = 39, then 39 + 34 = 73 beads.

Common mistake

Doing only the first step, and giving that answer as the final answer.

Helpful hint

Find what you need to know first, then answer the question.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with two-step word problems?

Doing only the first step, and giving that answer as the final answer.

How can I help my child with two-step word problems?

Find what you need to know first, then answer the question.

Are these 2nd grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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