2nd grade math story problems

These word problem worksheets place 2nd grade math concepts in contexts that grade 2 students can relate to. We provide math word problems for addition, subtraction, multiplication, time, money and fractions. We encourage students to read and think about the problems carefully, and not just recognize an answer pattern.

Have students use mental math to solve most of these money problems, including word problems, horizontal addition, and horizontal subtraction. Demonstrate how arithmetic is used in realistic situations with these money word problems. Students must choose between addition and subtraction to solve each problem.

Survey the math problem: Read the word problem to get an idea of its general nature. Talk with your students about the problem and discuss which parts are most important. Read the math problem: Read the question again. This time, focus on the specific details of the problem. Which parts of the problem relate to each other?

Start slowly, review the steps if needed, and give your young learners a chance to absorb the information and learn word problem-solving techniques at a relaxed pace. The printables contain terms with which young students will be familiar, such as "triangle," "square," "staircase," "dimes," "nickels," and the days of the week.