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1st Grade Addition Word Problems Up to 20

Welcome to our 1st Grade Addition Word Problems Worksheets. Here you will find a wide range of free printable addition Worksheets, which will help your child practice solving a range of addition problems using numbers with a sum of up to 20.

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1st Grade Addition Word Problems

Addition problems with a sum of up to 20.

Each sheet consists of adding two or three numbers with a total of up to 10, 15 or 20.

There is a space on each sheet for working out, using whichever method you wish your child to use.

There are also UK versions of some of the worksheets which use pounds (£) instead of dollars($).

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• recognise addition word problems;
• add with numbers up to 10, 15 or 20.

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• Addition Word Problems up to 20 Online Quiz

1st Grade Addition Word Problems up to 10

• Addition Word Problems to 10 Sheet 1
• PDF version
• Addition Word Problems to 10 Sheet 2

This sheets has word problems with 3 addends.

• Addition Word Problems to 10 Sheet 3

1st Grade Addition Word Problems up to 15

• Addition Word Problems to 15 Sheet 1
• Addition Word Problems to 15 Sheet 2
• Addition Word Problems to 15 Sheet 3

First Grade Addition Word Problems up to 20

• Addition Word Problems to 20 Sheet 1
• UK Version Sheet 1
• UK PDF version
• Addition Word Problems to 20 Sheet 2
• UK Version Sheet 2
• Addition Word Problems to 20 Sheet 3
• UK Version Sheet 3

Looking for some easier worksheets?

Take a look at our Addition sentences to 12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums up to 12 by counting objects.

• Addition Sentences to 12

Looking for some harder worksheets?

Take a look at our 1st Grade Addition facts Worksheets page with numbers up to 12+12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums to 12+12.

• Addition Facts to 20 Worksheets

These sheets involve solving a range of addition word problems within 100.

• Addition Word Problems 2nd grade

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1st Grade Math Word Problems

Here you will find a range of math word problems aimed at first grade level. Each problem sheet is based on an interesting theme such as parties or the seaside.

Using these first grade math worksheets will help your child to:

• Add and subtract with numbers to 12;
• order numbers to 100;
• solve a range of math problems.

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Addition Word Problems to 20 Online Quiz

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Addition Word Problems Worksheet

First graders can practice decoding addition word problems into algebraic equations with this free printable worksheet. They are asked to add three whole numbers whose sum is less than 20 in order to solve simple math problems. It’s an easy way for children to build their critical thinking skills.

1.OA.A.2 - Common Core ID

Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

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Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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Addition Activities for 1st Grade

Strengthen your child's addition skills with interactive educational resources for addition for 1st graders online. These learning resources include fun games and worksheets with eye-catching visuals and characters. Get started to help your 1st grader master this concept by engaging their critical thinking.

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Addition Sentences

Solve Addition Sentences Game

Learn how to solve math problems by solving addition sentences.

Identify the Total Game

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Assess your math skills by finding the missing numbers in this worksheet.

Guess the Missing Numbers Worksheet

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Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by identifying turn around facts.

Add using Turn Around Facts Game

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Print this worksheet to apply the commutative property of addition like a math legend!

Apply Commutative Property of Addition Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to help you apply the commutative property of addition.

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Add using Count All Strategy Game

Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to add using count all strategy.

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Count On to Add within 10 Game

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Addition Facts

Add the Numbers within 5 Game

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In this worksheet, learners will get to practice single digit addition within 5.

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Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to identify related facts.

Addition Sentence Worksheet

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Ask your little one to create an addition sentence to play this game.

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Apply your knowledge of addition to match the correct sum.

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Free Printable Addition Word Problems Worksheets for 1st Grade

Addition Word Problems: Discover a collection of free printable worksheets for Grade 1 students, focusing on math addition word problems. Ideal for teachers to enhance their students' learning experience.

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Why 1st-Grade math skills are so important for your child's future

Mastering math skills in 1 st Grade is about more than passing exams. As you go through this resource, you'll discover that early math skills are essential for your child's future .

Math is everywhere in our daily lives. We use it to measure, count, compare, estimate, plan, budget, solve problems, and more. Math helps us make sense of the world and communicate effectively with others. Math also develops our logical thinking, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

That's why it's crucial to help your child develop a strong foundation in math skills from an early age. Research shows that early math skills are among the best predictors of later academic success and career opportunities. Children with good math skills in 1st Grade tend to perform better in other subjects, such as reading, science, and social studies.

They also have higher self-esteem, motivation, and confidence in their abilities.

One of the most important math skills your child needs to master in 1st Grade is addition and subtraction. Addition and subtraction are the building blocks of arithmetic, which is the basis of all other branches of math.

Addition and subtraction help your child understand the concepts of number sense, place value, patterns, relationships, and operations . They also prepare your child for more advanced topics such as multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, algebra, geometry , and more.

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How to help your child master addition and subtraction in a fun and easy way

The best way to help your child master addition and subtraction is to make it fun and easy . Children learn best when they are engaged, interested, and motivated. They also need plenty of practice and feedback to reinforce their learning.

Here are some tips on how to help your child master addition and subtraction in a fun and easy way:

 you can use blocks, beads, buttons, coins, or anything else your child can count and move around.

You can also use songs, rhymes, stories, or jokes that involve adding and subtracting.

You can also ask your child to solve problems involving adding and subtracting using their interests or hobbies.

• Use praise and encouragement to make math learning more positive and rewarding. For example, you can celebrate your child's achievements, point out their progress, acknowledge their efforts, and give them constructive feedback.

Free printable 1st Grade addition and subtraction worksheets: What you need to know

One of the most effective ways to help your child practice addition and subtraction is to use worksheets. Hence, we have created some free printable 1st Grade addition and subtraction worksheets that will explain all you need to know about addition and subtraction in a fun and easy way.

These worksheets will provide your child with structured exercises covering different adding and subtracting aspects. Also, they will allow your kids to work at their own pace and difficulty level.

Above all, they are easily accessible. You can download and print it right now.

Here's what you need to know about these 1st Grade addition and subtraction worksheets:

• They cover six key topics related to adding and subtracting : ways to make numbers, find the missing sign (plus or minus), addition and subtraction facts, addition and subtraction sentences (true or false), solving real-life problems involving addition and subtraction , and ten more or ten less .
• They include different types of questions, such as filling in the blanks, circling the correct answer, writing the answer , and drawing a picture .
• They have colorful graphics and cute characters, making them more appealing and engaging for your child.
• They have clear instructions and examples to guide your child through each topic and question.
• They have answer keys at the end to help you check your child's work and provide feedback.

Adding and subtracting: Ways to make numbers

The first topic these worksheets cover is ways to make numbers using addition and subtraction . This topic helps your child understand how to compose and decompose numbers using two or more addends or subtrahends.

For example,

5 = 2 + 3   ;   5 = 4 + 1   ;   5 = 3 + 2   ;   5 = 5 + 0   ;   5 = 6 - 1

5 = 7 - 2   ;   5 = 8 - 3   ;   5 = 9 - 4   ;   5 = 10 - 5

These worksheets will help your child practice finding different ways to make numbers up to 20 using addition and subtraction .

Find the missing sign (Plus or Minus)

The second topic these worksheets cover is finding the missing sign ( plus or minus ) in an equation. This topic helps your child apply their knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to complete an equation with a missing operation.

The missing sign is a minus ( - ) because 6 - 2 = 4.

These worksheets will help your child practice finding the missing sign (plus or minus) in equations up to 20 .

Addition and subtraction facts

The third topic that these worksheets cover is addition and subtraction facts . These are basic equations that your child should memorize to speed up their mental calculations.

These worksheets will help your child practice recalling addition and subtraction facts up to 20 .

Addition and subtraction sentences: True or False

The fourth topic that these worksheets cover is addition and subtraction sentences : true or false . This topic helps your child evaluate whether an equation is true or false using their knowledge of addition and subtraction facts .

This equation is false because 6 + 2 = 8.

These worksheets will help your child practice identifying addition and subtraction sentences as true or false up to 20 .

Solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction

The fifth topic these worksheets cover is solving real-life problems involving addition and subtraction . This topic helps your child apply their adding and subtracting skills to solve problems related to their everyday life.

Anna has 7 apples. She gives 3 apples to Ben. How many apples does Anna have left?

This problem can be solved by subtracting:

Anna has 4 Apples left.

These worksheets will help your child practice solving real-life problems involving addition and subtraction up to 20 .

Ten more or ten Less

The sixth topic that these worksheets cover is ten more or ten less . This topic helps your child understand the relationship between numbers that are ten apart using addition or subtraction .

10 more than 6 is ?

This question can be answered by adding:

10 more than 6 is ?.

These worksheets will help your child practice finding ten more or ten less than a given number up to 20 .

Addition and subtraction terms

The last topic that these worksheets cover is addition and subtraction terms . This topic helps your child learn the vocabulary related to adding and subtracting, such as addend, sum, subtrahend, difference, plus, minus, equal, more than, less than , etc.

These worksheets will help your child practice matching addition and subtraction terms with their definitions or examples .

How to use these worksheets effectively with your child at home or in school

These worksheets are elementary to use. All you need is a printer, some paper, and a pencil. You can print as many copies as you need for your child or your class. You can also laminate them or put them in sheet protectors if you want to reuse them. Here are some tips on how to use these worksheets effectively with your child at home or in school :

If the worksheet is about adding two-digit numbers , you can remind your child how to line up the numbers, regroup if necessary, and add from right to left.

• Encourage your child to work independently, but be available to offer guidance and support if they need help or make a mistake. Praise their efforts and celebrate their successes.

You can also use a calculator or a number line to help your child check their own work.

You can ask them questions like: How did you figure out this problem? What did you do first? What did you do next? Why did you choose this method? How do you know your answer is correct?

• Extend your child's learning by asking them to create their own problems or explain their reasoning in words. You can also challenge them to solve the same problem differently or with different numbers.

Tips and tricks to make math learning more engaging and enjoyable for your child

Math can be fun and exciting for your child if you make it so. Here are some tips and tricks to make math learning more engaging and enjoyable for your child :

You can use animal-themed worksheets or games to practice math skills if your child likes animals.

You can also supplement your child's learning with online games, apps, videos, etc.

You can also use jokes, riddles, puzzles, etc., to spark your child's curiosity and interest in math.

You can also encourage your child to share their math work with others or teach someone else what they learned.

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You can also create your own custom games and track your child's performance.

You can also find math manipulatives, such as base ten blocks, fraction bars, number lines, etc.

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Addition is a life skill that we use almost every day, from shopping and banking to keeping score of a sports game. Chil dren are generally introduced to the concept of addition in the first grade. Grade 1 Addition Worksheets can help students learn addition facts and practice adding single-digit numbers.  By practicing addition problems using the worksheets, children can strengthen their core addition concepts and grasp a deeper understanding of the topic. From simple sums to word problems, the wide variety of questions on the 1st Grade Addition Worksheets make math learning engaging and fun for young students. ...Read More Read Less

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Using Grade 1 Addition Worksheets will allow first graders to solve practice equations at their own pace.

Printable Grade 1 Addition worksheets :

Make concepts clear

Addition worksheets help students understand the concepts in depth by gradually moving their way up from simple to advanced problems. In addition, the comprehensive coverage of each topic on the worksheets enables children to apply them in different real-life scenarios.

Break down complex topics

Students may become overwhelmed with the concepts introduced to them at this stage. Grade 1 Addition Worksheets handle complex problems by breaking down equations into smaller parts that children can easily tackle. This makes learning simple and enjoyable for the students.

Improve Focus

Printable Grade 1 Addition Worksheets focus on challenging topics that need more practice and attention. By solving these worksheets, grade 1 students learn to focus on the crucial topics of each chapter and gain mastery over them. 

Build Natural Problem Solving Skills

Once children grasp the addition technique through Grade 1 Online Addition Worksheets, they discover how uncomplicated it is and begin to use it in real-world situations confidently. This makes them natural problem solvers. 

Feature Interactive Activities and Appealing Visuals

Most of the Grade 1 Addition Worksheets online incorporate visuals, games, images, and puzzles that make learning fun and easy for children. Interactive games boost the competitive spirit in children and challenges them to work harder and perform better. 

Types of Grade 1 Addition worksheets Explained . 

Addition is a basic but enormously important math operation. Initially, 1st grade students are exposed to single-digit number addition and practice questions with numbers between 0-10, 0-20, and 0-30. Grade 1 Addition Worksheets can help children ace these basic skills and build a strong foundation for the future.  

Grade 1 Addition Worksheets can be a great learning tool for students who wish to begin their learning process by solving simple addition problems. As the year progresses, they’ll use worksheets that teach them to solve addition equations with missing numbers and apply the addition technique to solve simple subtraction problems. Printable Grade 1 Addition Worksheets also introduce 2-digit addition and basic arithmetic concepts related to time, fractions, measurement, money, and geometry.

Using Grade 1 Addition Worksheets online, students learn to solve mental problems like missing numbers, double-digit number addition, column-wise addition, etc. These concepts are the foundation that will prepare your children for higher grades and levels of complexity. Topics covered by online Grade 1 Addition worksheets include:

• Simple addition activities using objects, number lines, and pictures.
• One-digit mathematical facts, mental addition of double-digit numbers, the addition of whole tens, word problems, and addition through columns.
• Addition of a single-digit number to another single-digit number or a double-digit number.
• Double-digit addition worksheets with pictures.
• Single-digit addition for sums up to 10.
• Single-digit addition for sums up to 20.
• Double-digit addition for sums up to 30 through regrouping.

Printable Addition Worksheets for Grade 1

You can download easy-to-solve Grade 1 Addition worksheets online and print them at your convenience. Whether your child is learning simple single-digit or double-digit addition, our wide range of printable Grade 1 Addition Worksheets presents the topics in a fun and exciting manner.

What are the advantages of first grade addition worksheets for students?

we’re buying, banking, or keeping score during a sporting event. In the first grade, children are typically initially exposed to 

We practically always employ addition as a life skill, whether the idea of addition with small numbers and concrete opbjects. Students can practice and consolidate their understanding of adding single – digit numbers and automatise addition facts with the aid of grade one addition worksheets .

Why is it crucial to understand addition?

Basic addition in 1st grade give early learners a strong foundation for understanding math in elementary school. Addition as a concept lays the base to actively participate in real life problems situations as well. It is a basic life skill as we observe even unschooled people using addition to solve problems and keep record of various transactions in their everyday lives.

Why should kids learn addition facts in first grade?

In order to be ready to handle second – year arithmetic topics like word problems and multi – digit addition, children should ideally have mastered the addition facts of first grade or the start of second grade. But regardless of your child’s age, teaching them the addition facts will boost their math confidence and mental math abilities.

What addition facts are there? Why are they crucial?

The sums from 1+1 to 9+9 are all included in the addition facts. These 81 sums are the cornerstone of early mathematics, thus it’s crucial that kids grasp them. Children struggle when they start to work on subtraction, word problems, and issues involving larger numbers if they haven’t thoroughly mastered the addition facts.

Why is visualization extremely crucial in addition?

The fact that visualizing quantity is a necessary step may surprise you. But consider it from a child’s viewpoint. Most children tend to visualize stacks of jumbled counters when they think about numbers. Kids can break out of the memorizing and mechanically adding to make errors when they visualise numbers as ordered groups and do addition using this number sense.

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1.oa. grade 1 - operations and algebraic thinking, 1.oa.a. represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction., 1.oa.a.1. use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. see glossary, table 1..

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1.OA.A.2. Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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1.OA.B. Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

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1.OA.B.3. Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract. Students need not use formal terms for these properties. Examples: If $8 + 3 = 11$ is known, then $3 + 8 = 11$ is also known. (Commutative property of addition.) To add $2 + 6 + 4$, the second two numbers can be added to make a ten, so $2 + 6 + 4 = 2 + 10 = 12$. (Associative property of addition.)

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1.OA.B.4. Understand subtraction as an unknown-addend problem. For example, subtract $10 - 8$ by finding the number that makes 10 when added to 8.

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1.OA.C. Add and subtract within 20.

1.oa.c.5. relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2)., 1.oa.c.6. add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., $8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14$); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., $13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9$); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that $8 + 4 = 12$, one knows $12 - 8 = 4$); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding $6 + 7$ by creating the known equivalent $6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13$)..

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1.OA.D. Work with addition and subtraction equations.

1.oa.d.7. understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. for example, which of the following equations are true and which are false $6 = 6$, $7 = 8 - 1$, $5 + 2 = 2 + 5$, $4 + 1 = 5 + 2$..

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1.OA.D.8. Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers. For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations $8 + ? = 11$, $5 = \boxvoid - 3$, $6 + 6 = \boxvoid$.

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1.NBT.B.2.a. 10 can be thought of as a bundle of ten ones–-called a “ten.”

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1.NBT.B.2.b. The numbers from 11 to 19 are composed of a ten and one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine ones.

1.nbt.b.2.c. the numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 refer to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine tens (and 0 ones)., 1.nbt.b.3. compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols $>$, $=$, and $<$..

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1.NBT.C. Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract.

1.nbt.c.4. add within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number, and adding a two-digit number and a multiple of 10, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. understand that in adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose a ten..

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1.NBT.C.5. Given a two-digit number, mentally find 10 more or 10 less than the number, without having to count; explain the reasoning used.

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1.NBT.C.6. Subtract multiples of 10 in the range 10–90 from multiples of 10 in the range 10–90 (positive or zero differences), using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.

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1.MD.B. Tell and write time.

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1.MD.B.3. Tell and write time in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks.

1.md.c. represent and interpret data., 1.md.c.4. organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and answer questions about the total number of data points, how many in each category, and how many more or less are in one category than in another..

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1.G.A.2. Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape. Students do not need to learn formal names such as “right rectangular prism.”

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Word Problems (Grade 1)

Grade 1 Word Problems(examples, solutions, songs, videos, games, activities) Examples, solution, videos, and songs to help Grade 1 students learn how to use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Common Core: 1.OA.1 and 1.OA.2

Suggested Learning Target

• I can model addition and subtraction word problems using objects, drawings, and equations with unknown numbers in different positions.
• I can solve addition and subtraction word problems using objects, drawings, and equations.
• I can solve word problems with unknown numbers in different positions (e.g., 6 + ? = 8, ? + 2 = 8, 6 + 2 = ?).
• I can represent a problem in multiple ways including drawings and or objects/manipulatives (e.g., counters, unifix cubes, Digi-Blocks, number lines)
• I can take apart and combine numbers in a wide variety of ways
• I can make sense of quantity and be able to compare numbers
• I can use flexible thinking strategies to develop the understanding of the traditional algorithms and their processes
• I can solve a variety of addition and subtraction word problems
• I can use _ or ? to represent an unknown in an equation
• I can add three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20.
• I can solve word problems with three whole numbers using objects, drawings, and equations.
• I can add numbers in any order and be able to identify the most efficient way to solve the problem

Addition Examples:

Result Unknown Two bunnies sat on the grass. Three more bunnies hopped there. How many bunnies are on the grass now? 2 + 3 = ?

Change Unknown Two bunnies were sitting on the grass. Some more bunnies hopped there. Then there were five bunnies. How many bunnies hopped over to the first? 2 + ? = 5

Start Unknown Some bunnies were sitting on the grass. Three more bunnies hopped there. Then there were five bunnies. How many bunnies were on the grass before? ? + 3 = 5

Subtraction Examples:

Result Unknown Five apples were on the table. I ate two apples. How many apples are on the table now? 5 – 2 = ?

Change Unknown Five apples were on the table. I ate some apples. Then there were three apples. How many apples did I eat? 5 – ? = 3

Start Unknown Some apples were on the table. I ate two apples. Then there were three apples. How many apples were on the table before? ? – 2 = 3

Word Problems. Addition with pictures (up to sum 20) Example: Lily had 5 apples and her aunt gave her 9 apples later. How many apples did Lily have finally?

Subtraction by counting back - word problems with pictures Example: There are 5 books on the desk. Betty took 2 away. How many books are left on the desk?

Word problems - subtraction with pictures - cross out - 1 digit Example: There are 9 cars in the shop and 8 of them are sold. How many cars are left?

Word problems - Subtraction with pictures - cross out (numbers to 20) Example: Mary had 11 toys and she gave 5 of them to Emma. How many toys did Mary have finally?

Word problems - adding multiple one-digit numbers Example: A furniture store sold 6 tables, 2 bookcases and 1 bed. How many pieces of furniture did the store sell in all?

Addition word problems that add up multiple values to sums less than or equal to ten. Example:

Laurem gave Troy two yellow pencils, three blue pencils and one green pencil. How many pencils did Lauren give him in all?

Ms. Ellis gave Lauren and Troy some cookies. Lauren ate two sugar and two chocolate chip cookies. Troy ate three oatmeal raisin and two sugar cookies. How many cookies did they eat in all?

Subtraction Strategies This video gives suggestions for solving subtraction story problems using a math mountain, equation, and circle drawing. Example: I have 8 peanuts. Then I eat 5 of them. How many peanuts are left?

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Standards in this domain:, represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction., understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction., add and subtract within 20., work with addition and subtraction equations..

1 See Glossary, Table 1

2 Students need not use formal terms for these properties.

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Addition & subtraction word problems

Add & subtract numbers < 50.

These grade 1 word problems worksheets involve the addition and subtraction of 1 and 2 digit numbers. Some problems have 3 or more terms.

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