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Addition and subtraction - Free worksheets and other resources

One of the earliest skills we learn in maths lessons, but something many keystage 3 and 4 pupils still need help with. Here we have resources dealing with addition and subtraction of whole numbers, both positive and negative.
Addition pyramid worksheet
Addition pyramid worksheet a

Addition pyramid worksheet a

Complete the pyramids by filling in each block with the correct number. Each block is the sum of the two blocks directly below it. Great for practising simple addition.
addition_pyramid_a.pdf
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addition_pyramid_a_answer_sheet.pdf
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Addition pyramid worksheet
Addition pyramid worksheet b

Addition pyramid worksheet b

An extension to the worksheet above, this time the pyramids have 4 layers to complete and larger numbers to add.
addition_pyramid_b.pdf
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addition_pyramid_b_answer_sheet.pdf
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Christmas Arithmetic Riddle Pack

Answer the arithmetic questions to solve the four riddles. Great practice for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and great fun in the run up to Christmas.
Available now from the DoingMaths shop on TPT.

City temperature change cards

Temperature change cards

Ready to print sheets each containing a large print city name and its temperature (some negative). Ideal for ordering numbers, or practising subtraction of negative numbers.
temperature_change_cards.doc
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Maths maze worksheet 2 digit addition
Maths maze worksheet - 2-digit addition

Mathematics Maze - 2-digit addition

Starting with the start box, answer the question and follow the correct path to the next question. Keep answering the sums along the path to find your way through the maths maze.
Great fun for maths lesson starter or maths centers.
An answer sheet is included with the download.
This free sample is included in the 2-digit arithmetic maths maze pack available from the DoingMaths shop.
2_digit_addition_maths_maze.pdf
File Size: 308 kb
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Two digit addition worksheet generator
Addition worksheet generator - Two digits

Addition worksheet generator - Two digits

This Excel file will automatically generate an addition worksheet featuring two digit numbers. Great for a quick bit of column method practice.
addition_generator_2_digits.xlsx
File Size: 12 kb
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Three digit addition worksheet generator
Addition worksheet generator - Three digits

Addition worksheet generator - Three digits

This Excel file will automatically generate an addition worksheet featuring three digit numbers.
addition_generator_3_digits.xlsx
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Subtraction worksheet generator
Subtraction worksheet generator - Three digits

Subtraction worksheet generator - Three digits

This Excel file will automatically generate a subtraction worksheet featuring three digit numbers.
subtraction_generator_3_digits.xlsx
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Addition practice worksheet
Addition practice worksheet

Addition practice worksheet

This worksheet provides further practice on addition using the column method. For this worksheet, the columns are not given, instead your students need to line up the correct columns themselves before they can complete the addition.
​Decimal addition is also included.
addition_practice.pdf
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addition_practice_answer_sheet.pdf
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Adding and subtracting postive and negative numbers worksheet
Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers worksheet

Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers worksheet

This worksheet is great practice for adding and subtracting both positive and negative numbers.
adding_and_subtracting_positive_and_negative_numbers.pdf
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adding_and_subtracting_positive_and_negative_numbers_answer_sheet.pdf
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Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers practice worksheet
Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers worksheet

Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers - Further practice worksheet

Some further practice on adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers, including a justification of what happens when you subtract a negative and a quick introduction to multiplying negatives by using repeat addition.
adding_and_subtracting_positive_and_negative_numbers_practice.pdf
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adding_and_subtracting_positive_and_negative_numbers_practice_answer_sheet.pdf
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Number line numbers
Number line numbers

Number line numbers

Large numbers ready to print out and put on the floor in a number line. Ideal for practising addition and subtraction of negative numbers.
number_line.doc
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