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Maths Quiz - Year 2 Calculation - Addition Problems (Questions)

Tackle addition word problems with smart steps. Spot clue words, partition tens and ones, and bridge through ten for fast, accurate answers.

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Fascinating Fact:

Bridge through a ten: 17 + 6 → 17 + 3 = 20, +3 = 23. Hop to 20, then finish.

In KS1 Maths, Year 2 pupils solve addition problems by spotting clue words, using number lines, partitioning tens and ones, and bridging through ten. These strategies make mental methods quick and reliable.

Key Terms

Clue words: Words like add, plus, total, altogether that signal you should add the numbers.
Partition: Split numbers into tens and ones to add neatly, e.g. 27 + 42 → (20 + 40) + (7 + 2).
Bridge through ten: Make 10 or 20 first to simplify, e.g. 9 + 7 → 9 + 1 + 6 = 16.

Warm up with quick adds: try the Addition Game before you start the quiz.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I solve Year 2 addition word problems?

Underline clue words, find the numbers, choose a method (partition, number line, or bridge through ten), then write and solve a number sentence, such as 34 + 8 = 42.

What is the “bridge through ten” strategy?

It means jumping to the next ten first because tens are easy to add. Example: 17 + 6 → 17 + 3 = 20, then +3 = 23.

Should I add tens first or ones first?

Partition and add tens, then ones. For 27 + 42: 20 + 40 = 60 and 7 + 2 = 9, so 60 + 9 = 69.

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Maths Quiz - Year 2 Calculation - Addition Problems (Answers)

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I have 12 books and borrow 9 more from the library. How many books do I have altogether?

[ ]	25
[ ]	22
[ ]	12
[x]	21

12 + 9 = 21

2.

Joe has 4 pets, Fran has 7 pets, Ben has 2 pets and Sara has 5 pets. What is the total number of pets?

[ ]	19 pets
[x]	18 pets
[ ]	21 pets
[ ]	20 pets

4 + 7 + 2 + 5 = 18

3.

Kim is given £9 for her birthday. Jake gets £4 more than this. How much does Jake get?

[ ]	£11
[x]	£13
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4 more than 9 is 13

4.

Last week I watched 6 hours of TV. This week I watched 8 hours. How much TV have I watched altogether?

[x]	14 hours
[ ]	12 hours
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6 + 8 = 14

5.

I need £2 to go swimming. I have £1.50. How much more do I need?

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[ ]	£2.00
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[x]	50p

£1.50 + 50p = £2

6.

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13 + 10 gives a total of 23

7.

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[x]	16
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4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16, this is the same as 4 x 4

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[x]	55p
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20p + 20p + 10p + 5p = 55p

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10 + 10 + 10 = 30

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8 + 4 is a total of 12