Addition & Subtraction Resources
Build number fluency with addition and subtraction worksheets, strategy posters, games and word problems for every year level.
91 resources availableAddition and subtraction are the building blocks of mathematical thinking. Our resources cover counting on, number bonds, partitioning strategies, vertical algorithms, regrouping and word problems. Find differentiated worksheets, strategy anchor charts, hands-on games and assessment tasks from Foundation through Year 6.
About Addition & Subtraction Resources
Addition and subtraction resources give Australian primary teachers the structured practice materials, games, and teaching tools they need to build strong number fact fluency and problem-solving skills in students from Foundation through to Year 6. Addition and subtraction underpin nearly all of the number work students encounter in primary mathematics, making automatic recall of basic facts and flexible mental strategies essential foundations for future success.
TeachBuySell's addition and subtraction collection includes fact fluency practice sheets, mental strategy anchor charts, word problem packs, games for building automaticity, differentiated worksheets, and activities designed for maths rotations and small groups. Resources span the full progression from simple counting on and back strategies in the early years to multi-digit addition and subtraction with renaming and complex problem solving in upper primary. Look for resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics number and algebra strand.
Addition and subtraction instruction is most effective when it moves from concrete manipulatives to pictorial representations and then to abstract number work. Many of our resources reflect this approach, including hands-on activities and visual models alongside more traditional practice formats. Whether you are building basic fact fluency, teaching written algorithms, or developing flexible mental strategies, our collection has resources to support every stage of the learning progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there resources for building addition and subtraction fact fluency?
Yes. We have a wide range of resources specifically designed to build automaticity with addition and subtraction facts, including daily fact practice sheets, timed activities, games, and flashcard sets for Foundation through Year 3.
Can I find resources for mental addition and subtraction strategies?
Absolutely. Our collection includes strategy anchor charts, strategy practice activities, and problem-solving tasks that develop flexible mental computation strategies such as make-ten, doubles, near doubles, and jump strategy.
Are there word problem resources for addition and subtraction?
Yes. Word problems are a critical part of addition and subtraction learning, and we have packs of contextualised problems at a range of difficulty levels suitable for different year groups and ability levels.
Do resources cover multi-digit addition and subtraction with renaming?
Yes. Our collection includes resources for multi-digit computation including written algorithm practice, renaming activities, and estimation tasks suitable for Year 3 through Year 6.
Are there hands-on and concrete resources for addition and subtraction?
Many of our resources incorporate concrete and visual models such as ten frames, number lines, base-ten blocks, and counters — particularly for Foundation, Year 1, and Year 2 students who benefit from hands-on learning.