Add and subtract within 1000 · word problems
Add the numbers.
Add the numbers.
Print worksheets and answer keys · A4 / Letter
Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000 Word Problems gives students focused practice connected to Common Core 2.NBT.B.7. Students calculate with three-digit numbers and apply place-value strategies across hundreds, tens, and ones. The worksheet opens with a fresh set of problems and includes an answer key generated from those exact numbers.
Each problem places the same arithmetic in a short situation. Students identify the operation, calculate, and check that the answer fits the story. Estimate first, align equal place values, and explain each regrouping step before checking the answer. Ask the learner to explain one answer aloud; a short explanation often reveals whether the place-value or fact strategy is understood.
Select New numbers to create another set without changing the skill. Use the Worksheet and Answer key controls to preview either page. The print choices can include the worksheet, the answer key, or both. The same seed is used for both versions, so every problem stays in the same position. Printing is free and works on US Letter and A4 paper.
This page is focused practice for one arithmetic objective rather than a complete assessment of the standard. Start with accuracy, use a drawing or place-value model when needed, and move to a fresh set after the learner can describe the method independently.