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1st Grade Math Word Problems Worksheets

Grade 1 word problems.

These grade 1 word problem worksheets relate first grade math concepts to the real world. The word problems cover addition, subtraction, time, money, fractions and lengths.

We encourage students to think about the problems carefully by:

• providing a number of mixed word problem worksheets;
• sometimes including irrelevant data within word problems.

Addition word problems

Single digit addition

Addition with sums 50 or less

3 or more numbers added together

Subtraction word problems

Subtracting single digit numbers

Subtracting numbers under 50

Mixed addition and subtraction word problems

Add / subtract word problems with mostly single digit numbers

Add / subtract word problems with numbers under 50

Time word problems

Time and elapsed time problems (whole hours)

Money word problems

Counting money (coins only)

Measurement word problems

Combining and comparing lengths (inches)

Combining and comparing lengths (cm)

Fraction word problems

Write the fraction from the story (parts of whole, parts of group)

Mixed word problems

Addition, subtraction, money, time, fractions and length word problems mixed  

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Aligned to Common Core standards, these free printable worksheets cover a growing list of math skills taught in first grade – with more on the way!

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Help students build a solid foundation in key addition skills, number lines & place value worksheets, help your students master adding numbers through place value and on a number line, telling time worksheets, help your first graders read analog and digital clocks, and tell the time to the nearest hour and half hour.

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Are there answer keys available for these worksheets?

Yes, answer keys are included when you download our free math worksheets. You can print this for your reference while your students complete the activity on the worksheet or have it ready to review with them afterwards.

Are these worksheets aligned with Common Core standards?

Yes, like Prodigy Math , our worksheets are designed to align with Common Core standards. 

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Will there be more worksheet topics for first grade?

Yes, we will be adding more topics to our library of math worksheets for 1st grade, including skip counting worksheets, number charts, subtraction worksheets and basic 2D shape practice. Check back for more soon!

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How can I use these worksheets in my classroom?

As an educator, there are several ways you can use these worksheets in your classroom:

1. Practice Material: After teaching a specific concept, such as single-digit addition or place value, you can use these worksheets as practice material to reinforce what students have been taught in class.

2. Assessments: You can use these worksheets to assess students' understanding of the topics you've taught. The variety of exercises, including word problems and numeric problems, can help gauge students' grasp of the material.

3. Homework Assignments: These worksheets can be assigned as homework to give students additional practice outside of the classroom. They can help fill in the gap from regular workbooks.

4. Centers or Stations: In a classroom that uses a centers or stations approach, these worksheets could be used at a math center where students rotate through different activities.

5. Early Finisher Activity: For students who finish their work early, these worksheets can provide an additional challenge and keep them engaged.

6. Group Work: Some worksheets could be used for pair or small group work, promoting collaborative problem-solving skills.

Remember, it's important to go through the worksheets with the students after they've completed them, or provide them with the answer keys, to ensure they understand any mistakes they might have made.

What math skills should I teach my first grade class?

The skills you teach your first graders will depend on your curriculum and their individual learning needs.

Generally, students should learn basic arithmetic operations within 20, understand numbers up to 120, tell time using both analog and digital clocks, interpret simple data, and understand basic geometric concepts including shape attributes and partitioning.

If you’re following the Common Core curriculum , you will want to cover the following standards:

Operations and Algebraic Thinking:

• Using basic addition and subtraction within 20 to solve a variety of word problems, including those involving putting together or taking apart numbers, comparisons, and unknowns in all positions. This can be achieved using visual aids like objects and drawings, or equations with symbols for unknown numbers.
• Solving word-based math problems involving the addition of three whole numbers whose total is less than or equal to 20.
• Applying properties of operations as strategies for addition and subtraction.
• Understanding subtraction as a problem of finding an unknown addend.
• Relating the process of counting to the concepts of addition and subtraction.
• Adding and subtracting numbers within 20 fluently, and applying strategies such as counting on, making ten, decomposing numbers, using the relationship between addition and subtraction, and creating equivalent but easier or known sums for ease of calculation.
• Understanding the meaning of the equal sign and being able to determine if addition and subtraction equations are true or false.
• Determining the unknown whole number in equations involving the addition or subtraction of three whole numbers.

Number and Operations in Base Ten:

• Counting up to 120, starting from any number less than 120. This also involves reading and writing numerals within this range and representing a number of objects with a written numeral.
• Understanding that a two-digit number is composed of tens and ones.
• Comparing two two-digit numbers based on the meaning of the tens and ones digits. This involves using the symbols '>', '=', and '<' to record the results of comparisons.
• Adding within 100, including adding a two-digit number to a one-digit number, and a two-digit number to a multiple of 10. This involves using concrete models or drawings, strategies based on place value, and properties of operations. Students are also expected to relate their strategies to a written method and explain their reasoning. It includes understanding that when adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens to tens and ones to ones, and occasionally it may be necessary to compose a ten.
• Given a two-digit number, mentally finding 10 more or 10 less than the number without having to count, and being able to explain the reasoning behind it.
• Subtracting multiples of 10 (ranging from 10 to 90) from other multiples of 10 in the same range. This is done using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value and operations. Students should relate their strategy to a written method and explain their reasoning used.

Measurement & Data: 

• Telling and writing time in hours and half-hours using both analog and digital clocks.
• Organizing, representing, and interpreting data with up to three categories. This involves asking and answering questions about the total number of data points, the number of data points in each category, and comparing the number of data points between different categories.
• Distinguishing between defining attributes (like triangles being closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (such as color, orientation, or size). This includes building and drawing shapes with defining attributes.
• Partitioning circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares and describing these shares using terms like halves, fourths, and quarters. Also, understanding that decomposing a shape into more equal shares results in smaller shares. This includes the ability to describe the whole shape as two or four of these shares.

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Check Out These 50 First-Grade Math Word Problems of the Day

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Opening your daily math lesson with a Math Word Problem of the Day is an excellent way to set the stage for learning. We all know that word problems are difficult for young learners to grasp, even when the mathematical operation portion of the problem is basic.

Incorporate these first grade math word problems one day at a time at the start of your math block to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a learning community. Students will get used to reading slowly for meaning, while also identifying key information. Encourage students to write out equations and draw pictures to explain their thinking, since this helps them see the light when they are stuck!

Topics covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and comparison. All you need to do is post one of these first grade math word problems on your whiteboard or projector screen. Then let kids take it from there!

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50 First Grade Math Word Problems

1. I had 6 pencils, and my teacher gave me 4 more. How many pencils do I have now?

2. Gina’s dog got 3 treats on Sunday and 0 treats on Monday. How many treats did Gina’s puppy get in all?

3. Joel went to the zoo with his family. During the first hour he was there he saw a bear, 2 tigers, and 3 lions. How many animals did Joel see in his first hour at the zoo?

4. Jackson sorted his toy cars by color. He has 6 blue cars, 5 green cars, and 4 black cars. How many cars does Jackson have in all?

5. Ben has 2 green balloons and 4 yellow balloons. How many balloons does he have altogether?

6. There are 3 kids in the Clark family. Tina is 3, Joshua is 4, and Samantha is 7. If you add up all their ages, what is the sum of the Clark kids?

7. If you go for a swim and 6 of your friends come along, how many friends are swimming in total?

8. Rachel’s mom had some flowers in a vase. 3 of the flowers wilted and Rachel’s mom took them out of the vase. Now there are 5 flowers in the vase. How many flowers were in the vase to start with?

9. Hayden’s cat had a litter of kittens. 3 kittens were gray, 2 kittens were spotted, and 7 kittens were black. How many kittens did Hayden’s cat have?

10. Pedro brought in 3 red leaves and 6 yellow leaves from the playground. How many leaves does he have in all?

11. Gabriella read 3 books on Monday, 6 books on Tuesday, and 4 books on Wednesday. How many books did Gabriella read in all?

12. If you have 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a bunny. How many cute little noses do they have altogether?

13. If there are 3 inches of snow on the ground in the morning and we get 3 more inches of snow by dinner time. How many inches of snow did we get that day?

14. My cat has 4 paws and my brother’s dog has 4 paws. How many paws are there in all?

15. I had 10 pennies, but I lost 2 of them. How many pennies do I have now?

16. Santiago read 7 books over the summer. Ryan read 5 books. How many more books did Santiago read than Ryan?

17. Andrew put 10 stickers on his notebook. When he got to school he noticed some of the stickers had fallen off. Now Andrew only has 6 stickers on his notebook. How many stickers fell off Andrew’s notebook?

18. Nicole likes to help her mom pick tomatoes from their garden. She counted 9 tomatoes in the garden. 6 tomatoes were red and the rest were green. Nicole and her mom picked all the red tomatoes. How many green tomatoes did Nicole and her mom leave in the garden?

19. My sister and I have 20 pennies. If my sister has 10 pennies, how many pennies do I have?

20. The zoo had 8 tigers. 3 of the tigers moved to another zoo. How many tigers were left?

21. Esther read 3 poems. Magenna read some more poems. Altogether they read 7 poems. How many poems did Magenna read?

22. Haley’s dad bought 8 cheeseburgers. Haley ate 1 of them. How many cheeseburgers does Haley’s dad have left?

23. If you boil 7 eggs in water, and the number of eggs that float is one more than the number that sink, how many eggs float?

24. Rasheed loves to eat jellybeans. His favorite jellybeans are the yellow ones. There were 12 jellybeans in his bag. Rasheed removed all the yellow jellybeans and ate them, leaving 6 jellybeans in his bag. How many yellow jellybeans did Rasheed eat?

25. The gym teacher had 5 basketballs. The next week the gym teacher got some new basketballs. Now the gym teacher has 9 basketballs. How many new basketballs did the gym teacher get?

26. Jamal has 6 toy airplanes and his brother has 4 toy airplanes. How many more toy airplanes does Jamal have than his brother?

27. Antonio has some marbles. His brother Alex gives him 5 more. Now Antonio has 8 marbles. How many marbles did Antonio have to begin with?

28. If you have an 8-pack of crayons and you give your friend 3 of them to use during drawing time. How many crayons do you have in your pack now?

29. Emily has 4 pink erasers and some white erasers. She has 7 erasers in all. How many white erasers does Emily have?

30. Angel serves pizza at her birthday party. The pizza has 12 slices. 8 slices of pizza are eaten by Angel and her guests. How many slices of pizza are left?

31. If you have 9 toys on the floor and your little brother has 6 toys on the floor. How many more toys on the floor do you have?

32. There are 8 windows in the classroom. Some of the windows have decorations on them, 2 of them don’t have any directions. How many windows have decorations?

33. On Saturday, you brought home some fish from the pet store. If 15 of your 18 fish have stripes. How many of your fish are without strips?

34. 8 birds flew to the top of a fence. Some birds flew away and 6 birds stayed. How many birds flew away?

35. There were 6 books on Noah’s shelf. Olivia took some of the books. Now there are 2 books on the shelf. How many books did Olivia take?

36. Ethan has some folders in his backpack and 4 folders in his desk. He has 8 folders altogether. How many folders are in his backpack?

37. Liam has 8 t-shirts. 5 of them have superheroes on them, and the rest are solid colors. How many of Liam’s t-shirts are solid colors?

38. Mary was putting together a 20 piece puzzle. After she finished, she discovered that only 18 pieces were there. How many pieces were missing?

39. Nicholas has 7 cousins. Some of his cousins are girls and 3 of his cousins are boys. How many girl cousins does Nicholas have?

40. It snowed for 6 hours on Monday and 4 hours on Tuesday. How many more hours did it snow on Monday?

41. Charlie’s mom baked 12 chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Charlie ate 2 cookies and his mom and 1 cookie. How many chocolate cookies were left?

42. Melanie has 16 purple pens. Dante has 10 blue pens. Melanie has ____ more pens than Dante has.

43. Sofia has 75 pennies in her bank. How many more pennies will she need to have 100 pennies in her bank?

44. There were 9 cups of soda on the table. Some of the cups were knocked over, and 6 were still standing. How many cups of soda were knocked over?

45. Griffin has 20 board games. Some were under his bed, and 15 were in his closet. How many board games were under Griffin’s bed?

46. Antonio spotted 3 deer sitting at the top of a hill, but all he could see were their eyes. How many eyes did Antonio see in all?

47. Desmond saw 5 bunnies. He counted all of their ears. How many bunny ears did Desmond count?

48. Katie counted all of her toes, and then she counted all her mom’s toes. How many toes did Katie count altogether?

49. Which weighs more? A 15-pound red fox or a 24-pound wild turkey?

50. Which weighs more: a 150-pound white-tailed deer or a 110-pound kangaroo?

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Number Sense Worksheets

Number Hunt : 2 Worksheet

A fun and engaging worksheet that challenges students to locate and highlight all the number 2s.

Color the Flowers and Trace the Number 11 Worksheet

A colorful, engaging worksheet where students brighten flowers and trace the number 11.

• Counting Sequence Worksheet

Kids must practice counting sequence in this worksheet.

Complete the Counting Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to complete the counting.

Addition Worksheets

Identify the Correct Group Worksheet

Learners must identify the correct group to enhance their math skills.

Draw More to Complete the Addition Sentence Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by drawing more to complete the addition sentence.

Complete the Dice Pattern Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to complete the dice pattern.

Count to Complete Addition Sentences Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to count to complete addition sentences.

Subtraction Worksheets

Create Subtraction Sentences Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to create subtraction sentences.

Write Subtraction Equation using Clues Worksheet

Assess your math skills by writing subtraction equations using clues.

Use Pictures to Subtract Worksheet

Learners must use pictures to subtract to enhance their math skills.

Find 1 Less than a Number Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to find 1 less than a number.

Geometry Worksheets

Sort on the Basis of Number of Corners Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice sorting on the basis of number of corners.

Squares and Circles Worksheet

Practice squares and circles by printing this playful worksheet.

Number of Sides and Corners Worksheet

Enhance your math skills by practicing shapes & the number of their sides and corners.

Identify the Flat Shapes Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to identify the flat shapes.

Measurement Worksheets

Identify Heavy or Light Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to identify which object is heavy or light.

Data Collection Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing data collection.

Draw Longer and Shorter Objects Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to draw longer and shorter objects to strengthen your math skills.

Empty or Full Worksheet

Assess your math skills by solving this Empty or Full worksheet.

Time Worksheets

Hour Hand and Minute Hand Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing the hour hand and the minute hand.

AM and PM Worksheet

Assess your math skills by practicing AM and PM in this worksheet.

Identify the Clock Showing Half Past Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to identify the clock showing 'half past'.

Write the Time in O'Clock Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by writing the time in O'Clock.

Money Worksheets

Guess the Price Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to guess the price.

Draw Coins Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to draw coins.

Count the Coins to Answer Worksheet

Learners must count the coins correctly to enhance their math skills.

Match the Bills to Total Amount Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on matching different bills to their corresponding total amounts.

Word Problems Worksheets

Represent the Scenarios Using Equations Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to represent the given scenarios using equations.

Complete the Word Problem Model Worksheet

Boost your ability to complete the word problem model by printing this playful worksheet.

Select the Correct Model Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by selecting the correct model.

Choose the Correct Operation— Add or Subtract Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by choosing the correct operation— Add or Subtract.

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Complete the Number Sentence Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to help you complete the number sentence.

Complete Subtraction Sentence Using Pictures Worksheet

Help your child revise subtraction by completing subtraction sentences using pictures.

Shapes in Everyday Life Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by exploring shapes in everyday life.

Which One is Longer Worksheet

Learn measurement at the speed of lightning by practicing to identify which one is longer.

Time of Activities of the Day Worksheet

Look at the time of activities of the day by printing this playful worksheet.

Add or Subtract within 10: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Summer-themed worksheet challenging students to solve addition or subtraction problems within 10.

Guess the Odd One Out Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by solving to guess the odd one out.

Complete the Number Bond Worksheet

Complete the number bond to practice your math skills.

Represent Subtraction Sentences Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems to represent subtraction sentences.

How Many Corners and Sides Worksheet

Learn geometry at the speed of lightning by practicing all about corners and sides.

Which One is Shorter Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to identify the shorter one.

Identify Coins & Values Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to identify coins & values.

Add or Subtract within 20: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging summer-themed worksheet to master addition and subtraction within 20 through word problems.

Counting Using 10-frames Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by counting using 10-frames.

Counting Dots on Ladybugs Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice math skills by counting dots on ladybugs.

Compare Lengths of Objects Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to compare the lengths of objects.

Position of Hour and Minute Hand Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems to position the hour and minute hand correctly.

Understanding Coins Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to understand coins.

Add or Subtract within 10: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in this Halloween-themed worksheet, solving fun addition and subtraction problems within 10.

Teen Numbers Using 10-frames Worksheet

Learners must practice teen numbers using 10-frames to enhance their math skills.

Make a Number Bond Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice making a number bond like a math legend!

Subtraction Word Problems with Pictures Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice subtraction word problems with pictures like a math legend!

Identify the Positions of Minute and Hour Hands Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to identify the positions of the minute and hour hands.

Complete Sentences On Money Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems to complete the sentences on money.

Add or Subtract within 20: Halloween Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging Halloween-themed worksheet to practice addition and subtraction within 20 through word problems.

Teen Numbers Worksheet

Kids must practice teen numbers by printing this playful worksheet.

Number Sentence Worksheet

Help your child revise number sense by solving the number sentences.

Subtraction Sentence Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by revising subtraction sentences.

Rectangles and Triangles Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice rectangles and triangles.

Which One is Taller Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to identify which one is taller.

Guess the Time on the Clock Worksheet

Guess the time on the clock by printing this playful worksheet.

Write Values of Bills Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems to write the values of bills.

Add or Subtract within 10: Christmas Word Problems Worksheet

Engage in festive math fun with this worksheet, solving addition and subtraction problems within 10, Christmas theme!

Decomposing a Teen Number Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to decompose a teen number.

Making a Number Sentence Worksheet

Help your child revise number sense by making a number sentence.

Complete the Subtraction Equation Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to complete the subtraction equation.

Shapes in Our Surroundings Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to identify shapes in our surroundings.

Which Object is Taller Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to help you identify which object is taller.

Show the Time Using Hands Worksheet

Print this worksheet to show the time using hands like a math legend!

Values of One- and Two-Dollar Bills Worksheet

Learners must practice the values of one- and two-dollar bills to enhance their math skills.

Add or Subtract within 20: Christmas Word Problems Worksheet

Engaging Christmas-themed worksheet focusing on adding or subtracting numbers within 20.

Browse Printable 1st Grade Math Worksheets

SplashLearn offers a comprehensive range of printable math worksheets for 1st grade, meticulously aligned with common core standards to complement the learning of young students. These printable math worksheets for grade 1 are specifically designed to make fundamental 1st grade math concepts, such as basic addition, subtraction, and counting, both engaging and interactive. 

With our vibrant 1st grade common core math worksheets, children enjoy a fun-filled learning experience. These easily accessible worksheets are perfect for reinforcing math skills in the classroom or at home. 

Organized into various topics, subtopics, and specific grade 1 concepts, they provide a user-friendly resource for parents and teachers to focus on particular math skills that students need to master.

• Topics : The different math topics for 1st grade math worksheets include number sense, addition, subtraction, geometry, measurement, time, money, and word problems.
• Concepts: In grade 1 math , kids explore number sequences, counting (up to 120), comparing and ordering numbers, place value concepts (ones, tens, place value models), addition and subtraction strategies, simple addition and subtraction word problems, identifying and naming 2D and 3D shapes, measuring lengths and heights, comparing measurements, matching analog clocks with correct time, identifying coins, counting money, and more. 

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• Comprehensive Curriculum Coverage : Our grade 1 math worksheets encompass all the crucial topics from the 1st grade math curriculum, such as basic addition, subtraction, and understanding numbers.
• Free for Teachers : These 1st grade math worksheets are entirely free for teachers and schools after registration . Parents can sign up to access and download the worksheets for home use.
• Easy Access : Our 1st grade math worksheets are readily downloadable from the SplashLearn website, ensuring easy and convenient access via a computer or laptop.
• Varied question formats: These math worksheets cover a variety of question formats to encourage thinking and problem-solving.
• Graphics-Rich Exercises : The vibrant and enjoyable design of these worksheets captivates young learners, making them fall in love with practicing key math concepts. Plus, avoiding excessive text helps with better engagement.

Benefits of 1st Grade Math Worksheets

• Encourages Independent Study: The worksheets are designed to promote active engagement and critical thinking among first graders through diverse and creative math exercises.
• Active Engagement: Our grade 1 mathematics worksheets are crafted to cater to different learning styles, ensuring maximum engagement and effective learning.
• Identifies Weak Areas: Assists in pinpointing learning areas that require more focus.
• Better Retention : These math sheets for first graders improve retention and comprehension through well-curated math exercises, specifically designed as per the grade 1 math curriculum.
• Additional Practice Opportunities : Our 1st grade math practice worksheets help kids solidify concepts learned in the classroom, providing the ideal math practice environment for Grade 1 students.
• Effective Assessment Tool: These worksheets serve as a valuable resource for homework assignments and as an aid for parents in supporting home learning.

What Are the Best 5 First Grade Math Worksheets?

We have hand-picked 5 worksheets to give you a better idea of the structure of exercises in our fun math worksheets for 1st graders. Math worksheets grade 1:-

• Add and Subtract Worksheet
• Which Object is Heavier Worksheet
• Everyday Activities and Time Worksheet
• Make a Dollar Worksheet

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First Grade Math: Word Problems

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When first-grade students begin to learn math, teachers often use word problems and real-life examples to help students understand the complex language of mathematics. This establishes a foundation for higher education that the students will continue for at least the next 11 years.

By the time they finish the first grade, students are expected to know the basics of counting and number patterns, subtraction and addition, comparing and estimation, basic place values like tens and ones, data and graphs, fractions, two and three-dimensional shapes, and time and money logistics.

The following printable PDFs will help teachers better prepare students to grasp these core concepts for mathematics. Read on to learn more about how word problems help children to attain these goals before completing first grade.

Using Printable Worksheets as Teaching Tools

Deb Russell

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 1

This printable PDF provides a set of word problems that can test your student's knowledge of arithmetic problems. It also offers a handy number line on the bottom that students can use to help with their work!

How Word Problems Help First Graders Learn Math

Deb Russell 

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 2

Word problems like those found in this second printable PDF help students grasp the context surrounding why we need and use mathematics in everyday life, so it's essential that teachers ensure that their students understand this context and don't just arrive at an answer based on the math involved.

It breaks down to students understanding the practical application of math. If instead of asking students a question and a series of numbers that need to be solved, a teacher proposes a situation like "Sally has candy to share," students will understand the issue at hand is that she wants to divide them evenly and the solution provides a means to do that.

In this way, students can comprehend the implications of the math and the information they need to know to find the answer: how much candy does Sally have, how many people is she sharing with, and does she want to put any aside for later?

Developing these critical thinking skills as they relate to mathematics are essential for students to continue to study the subject in higher grades.

Shapes Matter, Too!

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 3

When teaching first-grade students early mathematics subjects with word problem worksheets, it's not just about presenting a situation in which a character has a few of an item and then loses some, it's also about ensuring students understand basic descriptors for shapes and times, measurements, and amounts of money.

In this linked worksheet, for instance, the first question asks students to identify the shape based on the following clues: "I have 4 sides all the same size and I have 4 corners. What am I?" The answer, a square, would only be understood if the student remembers that no other shape has four equal sides and four corners.

Similarly, the second question about time requires that the student be able to calculate addition of hours to a 12-hour system of measurement while question five asks the student to identify number patterns and types by asking about an odd number that's higher than six but lower than nine.

Each of the linked worksheets above covers the full course of mathematics comprehension required for completing the first grade, but it's important that teachers also check to ensure their students understand the context and concepts behind their answers to the questions before allowing them to move to second-grade mathematics.

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Fun math for first graders with games, worksheets, and activities

Hello, and welcome to this fantastic resource! Today we'll share some easy ways to make math fun for first graders . Math is a valuable skill and a source of joy and wonder. By introducing math with fun games, worksheets, and activities , your first graders will develop a positive attitude towards math and a curiosity to explore its many aspects.

Maths is a vital concept that first Graders must grasp at their fingertips before moving to higher grades. Hence there is a need to develop simple and fun ideas that will deepen their understanding and love for math.

Why math is fun and important for first graders

There are so many reasons why math has to be fun and important for first graders simultaneously.

Math is fun because it allows us to discover patterns, shapes, colors, numbers, and more. Math is also fun because it challenges us to think creatively and logically.

Math is essential for first graders because it helps them develop their reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Math also helps them understand the world around them and how things work.

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How to use games to teach math concepts and skills

Do you want to boost understanding and make math learning fun to first graders? Then using games is a brilliant idea. They are a great way to teach math concepts and skills to first graders.

Games make math fun by adding elements of competition, cooperation, strategy, and reward. Games also make math interactive by allowing first graders to manipulate objects, move around, and use their senses.

Some examples of games that you can use to teach math are:

• Bingo : You can use bingo cards with numbers, shapes, or symbols to practice counting , matching, and identifying.
• Memory : You can use cards with math facts , equations , or word problems to practice recall, addition , subtraction , and more.
• Dominoes : You can use dominoes with numbers or dots to practice counting , adding, subtracting , and making patterns .
• Dice : You can use dice with numbers or symbols to practice counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying , dividing , and more.
• Board games : You can use spinners, cards, or tokens to practice counting, adding, subtracting, comparing , and more.

The best math worksheets for first graders to practice and learn

Mathskills4kids is a fantastic website where you can download and print the best math worksheets for your first graders to practice and learn in an organized and enjoyable way.

These worksheets provide structured and guided exercises that reinforce math concepts and skills. They will also provide feedback and assessment that help first graders monitor their progress and identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Some examples of worksheets that you can use for first graders are:

• Number worksheets : These worksheets help first graders practice writing numbers, counting numbers , comparing numbers , ordering numbers , and more.
• Addition worksheets : These worksheets help first graders practice adding single-digit numbers , adding two-digit numbers , adding with regrouping , adding with pictures , and more.
• Subtraction worksheets : These worksheets help first graders practice subtracting single-digit numbers, subtracting two-digit numbers, subtracting with regrouping, subtracting with pictures, and more.
• Geometry worksheets : These worksheets help first graders practice identifying shapes , drawing shapes , sorting shapes , measuring shapes , and more.

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Fun and creative math activities to do at home or in the classroom

Activities are another great way to make math fun for first graders. Activities allow first graders to apply math concepts and skills in real-life situations . Activities also allow first graders to express their creativity and imagination.

Some examples of fun and creative math activities that you can do at home or in the classroom are:

• Cooking : You can use cooking to practice measuring ingredients, following directions , converting units , and more.
• Shopping : You can use shopping as a way to practice counting money , making changes , comparing prices , and more.
• Gardening : You can use gardening to practice planting seeds, counting flowers, measuring growth, and more.
• Art : You can use art to practice making patterns , mixing colors , creating shapes , and more.

Tips and resources for making math fun for first graders

Here are some tips and resources that can help you make math fun for first graders :

• Use various materials : You can use different materials such as blocks, beads, buttons, sticks, and more to make math more concrete and tactile.
• Use various methods : You can use different methods, such as singing songs, telling stories, playing games, and more, to make math more engaging and diverse.
• Use a variety of levels : You can use different levels, such as easy, medium, hard, and more, to make math more challenging and adaptable.
• Use online resources : You can use online resources such as websites, apps, videos, and more to make math more accessible and interactive.

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How to help a 1st grader with math

Here are the top 10 tips to help your 1st grader excel in math, boosting their confidence and making learning enjoyable along the way!

Author Michelle Griczika

Updated April 2024

• Key takeaways
• Help your 1st grader thrive in math by boosting their confidence, making it enjoyable, and fostering a positive attitude.
• Discover ten practical ways to support your child’s math skills through fun activities, relatable connections, and effective goal-setting.
• Explore the pros and cons of math apps versus tutoring to find the best approach for your 1st grader, igniting their enthusiasm for math.

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• 10 ways to help with math
• FAQs about math help

Math is all about uncovering the secrets of numbers and exploring the fascinating world of patterns and logic. However, we understand that sometimes math can feel like a tricky puzzle for our 1st graders to solve. 

Sometimes, our little math enthusiasts may face challenges understanding and excelling in math. There could be various reasons why our 1st graders might struggle with math. It could be due to a lack of sleep, making it harder to focus and retain information. They might also need more motivation, finding it difficult to see the relevance and excitement in math concepts.

As parents, we need to know what skills are being taught in 1st grade math and pinpoint the areas where our child struggles. This will allow us to provide targeted support and create a positive learning environment when wondering how to help a 1st grader with math . In addition to practicing first grade math at home, as a teacher, I recommend the following strategies for offering 1st grade math help.

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10 ways to help your 1st grader with math

Math help for 1st graders is simpler than you think. It just takes time, patience, and a bit of creativity. Take a look at our recommendations for first-grade math help and try them out with your child this week.

1. Boost confidence

Encourage your child by celebrating their math achievements, no matter how small. Applaud their efforts in solving problems or understanding new concepts. Provide specific feedback and highlight their progress. Remind them that everyone learns at their own pace and that mistakes are part of the learning process.

2. Practice at home

Set aside regular time for math practice at home. Use flashcards, math worksheets, apps for math help or online math games to practice 1st grade math problems that reinforce concepts learned in the classroom. First grade math help resources are easily available.

3. Create a positive attitude

Foster a positive attitude towards math by showing enthusiasm and interest. Emphasize the real-world relevance of math in daily life. Involve your child in activities like budgeting, measuring ingredients while cooking, or counting objects during playtime. By highlighting the practical applications of math, you can help your child see its value and build a positive mindset.

4. Use manipulatives

Incorporate hands-on materials like counting blocks, number lines, or shape puzzles to make abstract math concepts more concrete. Manipulatives provide a tangible way for your child to visualize and manipulate numbers, helping them understand mathematical concepts more effectively.

5. Make math fun

Infuse math into fun activities to make it enjoyable. Create math-related games, puzzles, challenges, or even a math scavenger hunt your child can participate in. Use everyday objects like toys or household items to practice counting, sorting, or measuring. By making math a playful experience, you can spark their curiosity and engagement.

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Connect math to your child’s interests and hobbies. If they love dinosaurs, ask them to count and group toy dinosaurs or measure their lengths. Encourage them to solve math problems related to their favorite characters or activities. Linking math to their passions makes math help for 1st graders more relatable and engaging.

7. Practice real-life problem solving

Encourage your child to apply math skills to real-life situations. Involve them in tasks like calculating the total cost of items at the grocery store, measuring ingredients on taco night, or counting the number of board game pieces you have. Such activities help them see the practical application of math in their everyday lives.

8. Encourage math talk

Engage your child in math conversations. Ask open-ended questions that require reasoning and explanation, such as “How did you solve that problem?” or “Why do you think that answer is correct?” Encourage them to explain their thinking process, fostering critical thinking and communication skills.

9. Set goals and track progress

Help your child set achievable math goals and track their progress. Break down larger concepts into smaller steps and celebrate milestones along the way. Create a visual progress chart or a sticker system to reward their efforts. Recognizing their achievements boosts confidence and motivates further improvement.

10. Try a math app

The DoodleMath app is a fantastic resource that combines learning and fun. It offers various math activities tailored to your child’s understanding level. Rewarding effort and consistency over being correct, DoodleMath boosts confidence and allows your child to develop skills at their own pace. Plus, the parent dashboard displays topics your child is struggling with under Analyze → Understanding. In this view, you can see how well your child currently understands the curriculum content for their grade compared to their most recent baseline assessment.

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Looking for 1st grade math help? DoodleMath is an award-winning math app that’s proven to double a child’s rate of progression with just 10 minutes of use a day!

Filled with fun, interactive questions aligned to state standards, Doodle creates a unique work program tailored to each child’s needs, boosting their confidence and skills in math. Try it free  today!

Math apps vs tutoring

You might wonder whether math apps or tutoring is the better choice for your child. Let’s break it down!

Math apps have some great advantages. They’re budget-friendly, super convenient, and offer interactive learning that can make math fun for your child. Many apps personalize the learning experience to match your child’s level. But remember that these apps may lack human interaction and sometimes lead to distractions.

On the other hand, with a tutor, your child gets personalized instruction and feedback that targets their specific needs. A tutor can give them the extra support they need to excel in math. However, it’s essential to consider that tutoring can be more expensive and requires coordinating schedules.

Remember, supporting your  1st grader in math  is about more than just finding the correct answers. It’s about building their confidence, fostering a positive attitude, and nurturing a love for learning. By implementing these strategies and utilizing resources like DoodleMath, you can provide your child with 1st grade math help and lay a strong foundation for their future mathematical journey.

FAQs about 1st grade math help

We know helping a first grader with math can be hard so we’ve provided a few frequently asked questions many parents have when their child needs help with math.

There can be several reasons your first grader struggles with math It could be due to a lack of foundational understanding, difficulty with specific concepts, limited practice, or lack of confidence or motivation. Identifying the particular areas of struggle can help in providing targeted support.

There are many ways you can support your child's math learning. You can make math more engaging and relatable by creating a positive attitude towards math, practicing at home, using manipulatives, and incorporating math into everyday activities. Additionally, utilizing math apps , providing personalized guidance, and celebrating their efforts can boost their confidence and motivation.

Hiring a tutor can be beneficial if your child needs additional personalized instruction and guidance. A tutor can provide one-on-one attention, target specific areas of difficulty, and offer customized strategies to help your child overcome math challenges.

Familiarize yourself with the math curriculum for 1st grade . You can consult your child's teacher or refer to educational resources that outline the math topics typically covered in 1st grade. Awareness of the curriculum can help you identify areas where your child may need extra support.

Absolutely! There are many online resources and math apps explicitly designed for 1st graders. These resources offer interactive activities, practice exercises, and step-by-step guidance to support your child's math skills. The DoodleMath math practice app combines learning and fun, providing a comprehensive platform for math practice and skill development.

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Michelle Griczika

Michelle Griczika is a seasoned educator and experienced freelance writer. Her years teaching first and fifth grades coupled with her double certification in elementary and early childhood education lend depth to her understanding of diverse learning stages. Michelle enjoys running in her free time and undertaking home projects.

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Visual Models for Problem Solving in 1st Grade

May 10, 2020

As students enter 1st grade, they continue to work on math comprehension using early structures, like the Kindergarten journal we introduced last week, but now we begin to add visual models to the mix!

Let’s recap a child’s developmental journey through problem solving:

• In the early childhood years, a child needs lots of developmentally appropriate experience interacting with real objects in a physical world . 
• The physical world is captured in a quantitative picture , which young children observe and use as a springboard for mathematical conversations.
• We transition into a more structured math work mat to help young students be able to connect numbers to words and words to numbers, still using familiar situations from real life.
• The math work mat gives way to a formal math journal in Kindergarten that makes use of math comprehension skills. It provides a structure for students to explain their understanding of numbers within real world situations that will carry on throughout elementary school. 

Each of the stages of development builds on the skills developed in the previous step, so it is important that students aren’t rushed through these stages. The goal is to teach students the why behind the how so they aren’t just memorizing procedures but truly understand what is happening as they solve problems.

This 1st grade year is the last stage in the Math4Littles progression , in my opinion. After this, there isn’t much scaffolding, so we really want to carefully implement all the previous stages of problem solving before we turn the students loose, because we don’t want them to start guessing and checking. In taking students on this developmental journey, we are trying to build them a solid foundation for visual models to help them to understand problem solving. 

How We Used to Teach Problem Solving

When I was teaching 1st grade, I remember a strategy that we used for problem solving called the C.U.B.S. method. Each of those letters stood for a step in the problem solving process so students could remember what to do: C – circle the numbers, U – underline the word, B – box the operation, S – solve the problem. Seems like a simple process that gives kids a really great structure to start to understand what words problems are asking, right? But what I realized is that this strategy doesn’t hold up long term.

“Shannon has 5 lollipop and Scott has 4 more lollipops than Shannon. How many do they have all together?” 

I watched students follow that procedure with this type of problem. They circled the 4 and 5, underlined important information and put a box around the words all together , which means add because we’ve all seen the T-charts of addition/subtraction vocabulary – it says difference , it means we’re going to subtract, if you see all together , we’re going to add. But that strategy gives me 4, 5, and all together . If you go back to the question, you’ll realize the answer isn’t 9.

As I often do, I asked myself why ? Why isn’t it 9? A little more reading comprehension is required to decode that answer. The problem says I had 5 lollipops. Scott had 4 more than me, which means he also had 5. Adding that up, he had 9 and I had 5, so there were 14 all together.  

Why are we teaching kids procedures with concepts they don’t understand? Sometimes the strategies that we teach in math are conditional, meaning they only work for a certain amount of kids or a certain length of time. Then you have to worry about teaching them when to apply it and the rules for applying it, and what was meant to make things easier for students ends up being more complicated.

When we start working with strategies, I want to be able to find that vertical zip, meaning if I show you how this strategy might work in first grade, it has to work as the child gets older too so that they don’t have to learn a whole new set of strategies every year because every teacher teaches it differently. Honestly, the CUBS method would probably work for 75% of the problems in first grade. Students are doing more advanced part-whole addition problems, part-whole subtraction, part-whole missing addends, and they’ll start doing a few multi-step problems, all of which fit in the part-whole family, for which the CUBS method works well. But when you move out of that genre of problems, it falls apart. 

In the Kindergarten journal, we featured part-whole addition, part-whole subtraction, part-whole missing addend, a few problems with teen numbers, and a mixed review. The journal is very structured because it is intended to start students thinking about what they’re reading in the story problem: We have a story, a sentence form, a quick draw area, a number bond, a 10-frame, and a computation area. As they transition to 1st grade, how do we remove some of that scaffolding while still keeping it developmentally appropriate?

We have to be really careful with the way we make this transition, because very quickly, students can jump to the “circle the numbers, box the word” strategy and many times they just appeal to us because they don’t know what to do. It’s a word problem and it’s confusing, so they just add because we’re talking about adding that week. 

Additive Comparison Problems 

Additive comparison problems, where I have an amount and you have the same amount but you may have more or less than I do, are introduced after students have spent some time working on multi-step part-whole problems.

This type of problem is really a play on language, in my opinion, which makes it really confusing for kids to understand exactly what it is asking. So, we really want kids to take a step back to understand the additive comparison problems, which are coded AC in our journals. I find that building these problems with unfix cubes is a good way to start.

Let’s take this problem: Shannon has 10 pet rocks and Sherry has 4 pet rocks. How many more rocks does Shannon have than Sherry?

In some ways it seems like this might be a missing addend problem, but in fact we’re really comparing my pet rocks to Sherry’s pet rocks and we’re asking how many more does one have than the other. This really requires students to take it to the concrete level and make a bar model with unifix cubes.

I put 10 cubes to represent Shannon’s pet rocks, and then I’ll use different color cubes to show Sherry’s 4. Then, I want to compare the lengths of those two bars and figure out what the problem is really asking, which is the gap between where Sherry’s bar stops and Shannon’s bar stops. The question mark is asking for how many more does Shannon have? 

Sometimes, the language of an additive comparison problem might be reversed and say how many less does Sherry have? Since it is a play on words, which sometimes becomes confusing for students, we really need to put thought into how we go about teaching kids to do a problem like this.

Visual Models for Additive Comparison Problems

If I were to line up all the programs we work with, every one of them has bit of a different name for visual models: model drawings, tape diagrams, bar models, unit bars. We’re going to universally call them visual models for word problems. 

These aren’t the little quick draws we’ve been doing in Kindergarten because, as students get older and the problems get more complex, I’m not going to be able to draw 13 ducks and then 9 more because it will take too long! Instead, I want to put it into a visual model that has these units.

This first grade year is a transitional time where kids are going from the quick draw to what I’m going to call proportional bars, which have a length of individual cubes that are representative of the quantities we’re talking about in the problem.

I just was working with a first grade teacher last week on a Zoom call, and this teacher had not been able to attend our workshop on their campus about visual models. She, like most teachers I work with, didn’t understand why visual models were so important. She thought her students should be able to do quick draws and didn’t understand why they had to do boxes. She told me she was a big proponent of encouraging students to solve problems in different ways, so why would she possibly want to teach students a procedure like this and make them solve word problems in this way. 

After I took her through the same progression of problem solving we’ve been going through in our blog the past few weeks, she was sold! I took her up through fifth grade to help her see why it is that, in 1st grade, we’re asking students to stop doing quick draws and start to use a visual model that has a unit bar with different pieces. This proportional model is also a great transition into using a non-proportional bar.

Let’s say I had 92 pet rocks and Sherry has 45 pet rocks. A quick draw clearly won’t work for this problem, and I don’t have enough room on my paper to draw a proportional model for those numbers. But I can draw a longer bar that represents Shannon’s rocks, write in 92 rocks, and draw a shorter bar to show Sherry’s 45 rocks so I could see the proportionality. 

The hardest thing to remember when we do visual models for word problems is that it actually has nothing to do with math! We’re not actually solving the problem on the model; we are solely using a reading comprehension strategy.  

One of the biggest misconceptions we addressed when we started rolling out the 1st grade journal samples that I’ll be using in this video, was that the total doesn’t go on the line. If the problem asks for a total, we represent that in the visual model with a question mark. 

We also want to make sure that we label the visual model. For example, putting a B above the books that Erin had and an L above the books she got at the library. 

The whole point of this process is to provide a systematic way for students to work through problems that doesn’t stop working after 1st grade or when you start working on a different type of story problem. In fact, this strategy carries through multiplicative comparison problems and fractions, all the way into ratios and proportions in middle school. 

Step-by-Step Problem Solving

Read the problem. Then, have someone read it and repeat it, and every time a new piece of math information is presented, we’re going to put a chunk. So, as kids are reading the problem, they start to learn how to dissect what’s being asked. 

Not all first grade students will be able to read the story problem, but this process is modeled day after day after day in the first grade classroom, so eventually the child will become independent. 

I’m going to read a story problem: Mark has 9 strawberries, 6 of them are small. The rest are large. How many strawberries are large? 

Then, I’ll go back and read it in chunks: Mark has 9 strawberries . This is a new piece of mathematical information, so students will repeat that statement back and highlight or put a line there. The students also like to say chunk! Then we continue reading: Six of them were small. I’ll stop, repeat it, and the students say chunk! as they mark that chunk in their journals. Now we have two pieces of mathematical information. Let’s continue: The rest were large . Repeat and then chunk! So, we’ve got three sections of information that the problem has given us that we need to replicate in our visual model.  Finally, How many strawberries are large? Repeat that and then chunk!

By going through the problem slowly and methodically, students can really see these sections that they’re reading, and, as they’re going on to the subsequent steps of solving the problem, they can actually check off that they’ve included all the chunks of information in their visual model. 

In our problem, it asked me how many strawberries are large? To put it in a sentence form, I would say: Mark has ____ large strawberries. I like to say Hmm for the ____  as we’re reading it out loud.

In Kindergarten, we provide the sentence for students, leaving the blank space for their answer. But in 1st grade, we take some of the scaffolding away. It might say “There were _____ large ____” and the students have to fill in the blanks.

The sentence form is a great way to make sure that kids are comprehending what they’re reading. Generally, students in first grade have a difficult time trying to create a sentence form, because they aren’t yet developmentally ready to give you a complete answer in reading. But students will be required to do a sentence form in 2nd through 5th grade so we can be sure they understand the problems being asked, so it’s really great practice to start in 1st grade with the scaffolding.

Proportional model. We start the 1st grade year with a proportional model. We may scaffold here for the who or the what, and students will eventually start to learn what goes in that visual model. In this case, we’re talking about all of Mark’s strawberries, even though the question itself is only asking about how many of them are large.

In a proportional model, you might see the 9 squares. This is a missing addend problem so that title is going to have PWMA at the top, and there will be exactly nine squares. Some people might think that’s giving it away, but remember the goal of visual models? It’s not to solve the problem but understand what’s going on in the problem, so we’re more concerned about whether or not the student can label the drawing correctly. 

In this example, the student would total the bar at 9 and check off the first chunk of the problem that we read earlier –  Mark has nine strawberries.

The next part says “6 of them are small.” In 6 of my boxes, I’ll make six Xs, or I might make small circles, and at the top I can either write small or abbreviate with an s . 

Then it says “the rest are big.” I could label that other section of the boxes B for big, or write the whole word if I wanted. Then,  I need to put a question mark above that section between 9 (the total number of strawberries) and 6 (the number of small strawberries). That section represents the large strawberries, which is what my sentence form reminds me that I’m looking for. 

Technically, a student could just look at this easy proportional model and say there are 3 large strawberries because it’s right there in front of them. So some people might think this journal is just too easy, but at the end of the day, students are solidifying the process. They’re going back up to the problem and putting a check when they add Xs or circles for the six small strawberries. They’re putting in a check when they’ve talked about putting in the large strawberries. Then they put a question mark to show what we’re looking for. There’s a lot of detail that we’re looking for kids to have to interact with the text in math to show the comprehension. 

In some of our schools, we will do a unit bar at the bottom of the page. In the 1st grade journal we’ve created for Math4Littles, we’re going to leave the bar off and introduce the non-proportional bar a little bit later in the year. There is nothing wrong with having a model of the proportional bar and then underneath it having the non-proportional bar. In our journal, we plan to show the proportional bar, and then bring in both types of bars so that kids could see the relationship between the two. If where about this non proportional bar, where would I slice it to put the nine in? And then where’s my question mark? is it labeled? etc. 

The integral parts of visual models are: labelling the who or what, taking the bar and adjusting it based on the information that’s given, and writing in their question mark. Then it’s time to solve!

Computation. Although this step might not seem necessary because our sample problem is so simple, and to first graders after they do so many, it seems simple and both teachers and students might wonder why they’re even doing it, but I can promise that these problems will become more complex, very quickly. In our 1st grade journal, we will feature this look at the proportional bar, and then transition to having proportional and non proportional models, and then eventually just leaving it blank and having the student put in a non proportional bar to see that they can develop this progression. 

1st Grade Goals

The goal is, by the end of their first grade year, students should be able to solve problems with larger numbers and a non-proportional bar. You certainly don’t want to rush that progression. 1st grade is a really nice scaffold for students to get to that point of independence, because when we get to 2nd grade, we don’t do a whole lot of scaffolding. There are more open-ended sentences, more blanks, and students are doing more of the work.

Additionally, we want to mix up the types of problems we’re solving, give students time to understand them. You might do three days of part-whole addition to see if they can get it under their belt. Then do some part-whole subtraction, then mix the two to see if students are just following a pattern where we’re adding today or subtracting today. We want to know that they can really apply what they’re learning. Multi-step problems, where students have to add and then subtract, or vice versa, are next. Give students lots of good practice, and then mix it up again to see if they’re really following the words, or if they’re just learning a procedure. The last type of problem that we would integrate in the first grade is additive comparisons. 

Video Tutorials

In the video tutorials, you’ll see aspects of four different problems being displayed. Some will have the proportional bar, some will have the proportional and the non proportional and some just won’t have it just so you can get an overall idea of what this looks like as we go.

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As you watch the videos, think about how you could set this up in your classroom, starting with some of the sample problems that we’re offering as a free download today. We will be releasing a full 1st grade journal soon, so stay tuned! 

Join us next week for problem solving in 2nd grade: What are the different problems that 2nd grade is going to encounter? How are journals coded?  As we start to look at how journals are coded, which you certainly could use these tutorial videos right away in your classroom or in your distance learning by thinking about story problems in a different way.

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