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Grade 2 Bar Model Word Problems Worksheet with Answers

Grade 2 (US) · Year 3 (UK) · Class 2 (India) · Math

Unit 6: Going FurtherThinking & Problem SolvingAdvanced

Drawing and using bar models (tape diagrams) to plan and solve word problems. This free early elementary worksheet has 12 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

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Bar Model Word Problems

Grade 2 · Math

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Learning goal: Thinking & Problem Solving

Directions: Use the pictures to help you. Solve each problem. Show your work, then write your answer in the box.

RememberSolving word problems

ReadtwiceFindwhat is askedDrawa bar modelSolve+ − × ÷Checkdoes it make sense?
  1. 1

    Mia has 53 cards. 24 of them are new and the rest are old. How many are old?

    Mia24?53
    Answer
  2. 2

    Mia has 26 stamps. Lena has 16 more than Mia. How many do they have altogether?

    Mia26Lena2616?
    Answer
  3. 3

    Ava has 12 beads. Aisha has 9 more than Ava. How many do they have altogether?

    Ava12Aisha129?
    Answer
  4. 4

    Sam has 26 marbles. 9 of them are new and the rest are old. How many are old?

    Sam9?26
    Answer
  5. 5

    Mia has 44 beads. 27 of them are new and the rest are old. How many are old?

    Mia27?44
    Answer
  6. 6

    Mia has 41 cards. 22 of them are new and the rest are old. How many are old?

    Mia22?41
    Answer
  7. 7

    Ava has 42 stickers. 14 of them are new and the rest are old. How many are old?

    Ava14?42
    Answer
  8. 8

    Sam has 29 beads. Lena has 20 more than Sam. How many do they have altogether?

    Sam29Lena2920?
    Answer
  9. 9

    Lena has 53 stamps. 13 of them are new and the rest are old. How many are old?

    Lena13?53
    Answer
  10. 10

    Ava has 36 cards. Lena has 12 more than Ava. How many do they have altogether?

    Ava36Lena3612?
    Answer
  11. 11

    Ava has 27 stickers. Mia has 6 more than Ava. How many do they have altogether?

    Ava27Mia276?
    Answer
  12. 12

    Zoe has 39 stickers. Ava has 15 more than Zoe. How many do they have altogether?

    Zoe39Ava3915?
    Answer

★ Challenge corner for fast finishers

In a number pyramid each brick is the sum of the two bricks below it. The bottom row is 2, 7, 2. What number goes in the top brick?

272?

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Answer key (click to show)
  1. 1.29
  2. 2.68
  3. 3.33
  4. 4.17
  5. 5.17
  6. 6.19
  7. 7.28
  8. 8.78
  9. 9.40
  10. 10.84
  11. 11.60
  12. 12.93
  13. ★18 (challenge corner)

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