Math Word Problems Worksheets
Word problems connect math to real life and build reading comprehension. Each problem uses names, objects and the operations you choose.
📥 Download the free word problems worksheet (PDF) — or read on to learn how to make your own versions in seconds.
What students practice
Example worksheet and answer key
Here is a word problems worksheet made with the default settings, next to the answer key that the tool creates automatically.
How to create a word problems worksheet in 60 seconds
- Sign in to OnlineMathWorksheet (or start the free 1-day trial) and open the tool.
- In Settings → Worksheet type, choose Word Problems from the Problems & Activities group.
- Open Problem options and adjust: Number range (from–to), Operations.
- Under Problem layout, pick the number of rows and columns (the default is 5 × 1).
- In Header, keep the title “Word Problems” and the instruction “Read and solve each problem.”, or write your own.
- Click New problems for this page until you like the set — every click creates a fresh version.
- Use Export to download a PDF with the answer key, or save the pages as PNG or JPG images.
Ready-made settings
Use these as starting points and adjust them to your class:
| Add & subtract | Operations Add and Subtract. |
|---|---|
| Multiply & divide | Select Multiply and Divide. |
| In French or Spanish | Change the worksheet language. |
Teaching tips
- Teach a routine: read, underline, draw, solve, check.
- Ask students to write a full-sentence answer.
- Generate new versions for differentiated groups.
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Start free →Frequently asked questions
Do the word problems worksheets come with an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet gets a matching answer page automatically. You can include it in the PDF or hide it.
Can I make a different version for each student?
Yes. Click “New problems for this page” to generate new numbers with the same settings — as many times as you like.
Which languages are available?
The worksheet itself can be printed in English, French, Spanish or Arabic, which is handy for bilingual classes.
