Addition worksheets
Free worksheets: Addition, KS2
You’ll need to login or Register first to access these worksheets for free.
Once you’ve tried out our free worksheets, why not explore all our resources (1000s of worksheets, interactive tutorials, learning packs and more) with a 14-day FREE trial subscription.
Addition number puzzle
Mark has eight cards and he needs to arrange them in this grid so that there is a card in every square, except the middle one. They need to be arranged so that each column and each row of numbers adds up to 10. Can you work out how to do it?
Solving two-step problems
Can you solve these problems? Jot down the numbers you need to use on the notebooks. Think about the steps needed to work out these problems and jot numbers down as you go along. Ask a parent if you need help finding one half and one fifth of a number.
Column addition: five-digit numbers
When adding larger numbers the column method is the quickest. Can you add these numbers using the column method?
Sums investigation
How many different addition number sentences containing two-digit numbers can you make with these cards?
More or fewer apples and acorns
Sammy squirrel is struggling to learn the difference between the words more and fewer. Can you help him by making apples or acorns for the trees?
First addition and subtraction practice
Complete the simple additions and subtractions, then cut out the pieces of the puppy’s house. Help your child stick them on the background picture one at a time in the correct order, based on the answers to the calculations.
Repeated addition (5x table)
A bright, cheerful worksheet which will help your child master the concept of repeated addition and how it relates to multiplication.
How to add negative numbers
What’s so confusing about adding negative numbers? The fact that it doesn’t follow the rules of adding positive numbers! When you add negative numbers you are actually subtracting them. Here are some tips to help you understand and visualise this. Can you answer these sums now?
Adding and subtracting negative numbers puzzle
Can you fill in the missing numbers to make each puzzle correct? Take care with the negative numbers!
Marble Muddle: addition and subtraction board game
This game is designed to support accurate counting skills, reinforce the idea of “more than” and “less than” and develop an understanding of the maths symbols + and -.
Addition and subtraction to 20 wordsearch
This fun activity is designed to support children in their addition and subtraction as well as helping them to read and spell the numbers to 20.
Addition magic square
An addition puzzle challenge for Year 2 children, to help them practise adding number to 15.
Maths magic square
A magic square contains the numbers 1 to 9. Each number is only used once and each row of numbers (horizontal, vertical and diagonal) must add up to 15. Can you follow the rules and work out what the missing numbers are?
Incomplete number sentences addition and subtraction
The number sentencesin this worksheet each have one number or one symbol (+ or -) missing. Can you work out what it is and add it in?
Bridging through 20: addition
When we add a two-digit number and a one-digit number, it can be helpful to use the bridging method (it will help you do similar sums in your head). Can you use this method to work out these sums?
Bridging through 10: addition
When we add two one-digit numbers where the answer is more than ten, it can be helpful to use the bridging method. Can you use this method to answer these questions?
Bridging through 30: addition
When we add a two-digit number and a one-digit number, it can be helpful to use the ‘bridging’ method. Can you use this method to work out these sums?
Adding numbers to 10
Can you draw the correct number of 1p coins in each piggy bank? Colour each one in brown to make it look like a penny!
Make a number game
Each of the two players must take it in turns to roll both dice to get two numbers. Now add or subtract with them anyway you want. Mark off the answer on the board with one of your counters. The winner is the person with the most counters on the board at the end of the game.
Debit and credit game
Play around the board game. When you land on a colour you must pick up that colour card and complete the calculation to work out your balance. If you calculate incorrectly, another player should tell you and you will be given an extra -£1 penalty. However, if they miscalculate they get the -£1 penalty. The aim of the game is to make it around the board with the most money at the end.
Y3 problems involving all four operations
Can you work out the answers to these questions? You'll need to use your knowledge of addition, subtractions, division and multiplication!
