Adding and Subtracting Masses

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 3 and 4 to strengthen their understanding of metric mass through real-world addition and subtraction problems. By working with grams and kilograms, learners practice unit conversion, arithmetic fluency, quantitative reasoning, and measurement accuracy while solving practical scenarios involving groceries, fruit, and packages.

Learning Goals

• Addition & Subtraction of Mass (Gr. 3-4): Calculate total and comparative weights using grams and kilograms.
• Metric Unit Consistency: Convert between units as needed to ensure accurate calculations.
• Problem Solving in Context: Apply arithmetic skills to realistic, everyday measurement situations.
• Understanding Mass Relationships: Analyze how mass changes when items are combined or compared.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Developed by educators to align with elementary math and science measurement standards.
• Real-World Scenarios: Familiar contexts help students connect math concepts to everyday experiences.
• Multi-Step Thinking: Encourages careful reasoning, unit checks, and accurate computation.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for math centers, independent practice, small groups, intervention, homework, or homeschool instruction.

This adding and subtracting masses worksheet helps students build confidence with metric measurements, unit conversions, and applied arithmetic. By solving realistic problems that require consistency and logical reasoning, learners strengthen their understanding of mass and develop skills essential for higher-level math and science work. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this printable provides meaningful, no-prep practice that supports strong foundations in measurement and problem solving.

This worksheet is part of our Weight & Mass collection.