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*Mrs. Wierzba's Class

Subtraction Story Problems

Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Subjects: Math

Student Instructions

1. Read the directions on page 1. 2. On pages 2-5, read the story problems. Use the highlighter tool to highlight important information that will help you to solve the problem. 3. Type the subtraction equation from the problem into the given box. 4. Solve the problem using paper and pencil. Be sure to show your work! 5. Use the camera tool to take a picture of your work and how you got your answer. 6. Type your final answer into the given box and be sure to include units. 7. Check over your work and answers on all pages. When finished, click the green check-mark to submit.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

Your students will need to be able to do three-digit subtraction with regrouping. Answer key: Page 2: 444 books. Page 3: 189 French fries. Page 4: 256 gallons of milk. Page 5: 78 scoops of ice cream.

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