Fun at the Fair: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Spend a day at the fair in this addition and subtraction worksheet! In each of six word problems, students must determine whether to add, subtract, or do both to find their answer. Learners will work with numbers within 1,000 and work through one- and two-step problems in this activity.

Third graders will enjoy interpreting these carnival-themed math stories and applying addition and subtraction to real-world situations. This worksheet will help students build the skills necessary to decode word problems and decide which information is useful in order to solve it. 

For more mixed operation word problems, try out Road Trip Expedition: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems or Measurement Word Problems: Length.