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Maths word problems for 8–10 year olds

12 free printable maths story problems chosen for 8–10 year olds (Class 3 to 5 (Year 3–5, grades 3–5)), easiest first, each with an answer key. Print the whole set, or open any one to play it on screen.

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Happy Story Problems #1: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Happy Story Problems #1Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Happy Story Problems #21: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Happy Story Problems #21Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Clever Story Problems #41: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Clever Story Problems #41Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Happy Story Problems #61: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Happy Story Problems #61Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Silver Story Problems #81: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Silver Story Problems #81Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Clever Story Problems #101: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Clever Story Problems #101Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Starry Story Problems #121: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Starry Story Problems #121Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Super Story Problems #141: printable maths story problem sheet, level 4, ages 8–10
Super Story Problems #141Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Bright Story Problems #1: printable maths story problem sheet, level 5, ages 8–10
Bright Story Problems #1Level 5 · about 20 minPlay or print · Answer
Lucky Story Problems #37: printable maths story problem sheet, level 5, ages 8–10
Lucky Story Problems #37Level 5 · about 20 minPlay or print · Answer
Curious Story Problems #73: printable maths story problem sheet, level 5, ages 8–10
Curious Story Problems #73Level 5 · about 20 minPlay or print · Answer
Happy Story Problems #109: printable maths story problem sheet, level 5, ages 8–10
Happy Story Problems #109Level 5 · about 20 minPlay or print · Answer

How to help a 8–10 year old with maths story problems

Short story problems put sums into real situations: sharing sweets, counting birds, buying fruit. Children learn to read a question, picture it and choose the right operation. At this age they mainly build reading for meaning and choosing the right operation.

Longer stories with bigger numbers appear here. Encourage your child to write the number sentence, not only the answer.

Ten minutes a day is plenty. Stop while it is still fun, and praise the effort (“you kept going after that dead end”) more than the speed.

Questions parents ask

Why do children find word problems hard?

The sum is often easy; reading the story and choosing the operation is the hard part. Short, friendly stories build that skill.

Are these suitable for Indian, UK and US school levels?

Yes. They use everyday situations and simple numbers that fit Class 1–5, Years 1–5 and grades 1–5.

Do they come with answers?

Yes, every sheet has an answer key.

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