Little Learners · Ages 5 to 7
Measurement Word Problems
Solve measurement word problems about length, comparing and subtracting amounts. A Grade 2 worksheet with answer keys.
The learning journey
Every activity is one step. Here is where this one fits.
- PlayLearn the idea in a game
- Practise(you are here)Lock it in on paper
- ReviewCome back and keep it sharp
- MasterTake on a harder challenge
- AchieveEarn a certificate
About Measurement Word Problems
Measurement Word Problems asks Grade 2 learners to use addition and subtraction in real measuring situations — comparing lengths, finding how much longer or shorter, and working out totals. Each problem sets a small, concrete scenario and asks the child to read it, choose the right operation, and calculate. Bringing measurement into word problems is valuable because it connects number work to the physical world children can see and handle, and comparing and combining measurements is a core part of the Year 2 measurement strands across the UK, Australia and Canada. Subtraction in a comparison context ("how much longer?") is a particularly important idea that pure sums rarely practise. The language is kept simple and the numbers manageable, with generous space to show working. The five levels grow the numbers gradually so the reading stays accessible. Each page prints cleanly on a standard A4 sheet, and every level downloads with its own answer key. There is no advertising, no sign-up and no data leaves the device. Use it to connect measurement and calculation, or alongside our measuring games.
Common questions
- What maths does this use?
- Addition and subtraction in measuring and comparing situations.
- What grade is it for?
- Grade 2 learners aged 6 to 7.
- Is an answer key included?
- Yes, every level has its own complete answer key.
A hand for grown-ups
- Before you start
- Find a calm few minutes with no rush. Let your child know it is fine to find some of it tricky — that is what practice is for.
- While they work
- Sit nearby but let them lead. If they get stuck, ask "what could you try?" rather than giving the answer — the thinking is the point.
- Afterwards
- Ask them to show you one they found easy and one they found hard. Praise the effort on the hard one, not just the right answers.
- Watch out for
- Rushing. If answers come too fast and wrong, slow the pace down together rather than pushing for more.
- Away from the screen
- Look for the same maths in everyday life — counting stairs, sharing snacks, spotting shapes on a walk.
Where to go next
Chosen by the skills this activity practises.