Word problems: add and subtract: printable worksheets
Add to, take from, put together and compare word problems within 10, 20 or 100, with the unknown in any place.
Sample worksheet
The first 2 problems of a real worksheet, made the way the builder makes it. Open it in the builder to change the number of problems, the difficulty and the layout, then print.
1.
Uma finds 14 sandwiches.
Then Uma finds some more.
Uma finds 16 sandwiches in all.
How many more did Uma find?
Equation:
Uma found more sandwiches.
2.
Zoe sees 19 umbrellas.
Then Zoe sees 5 go away.
How many does Zoe see now?
Equation:
Zoe sees umbrellas now.
Show answers
1.
Equation:
Uma found 2 more sandwiches.
2.
Equation:
Zoe sees 14 umbrellas now.
What students practise
I can add and subtract within 20 using strategies.
Students add and subtract within 20 with strategies such as counting on, making ten and doubles, and find missing addends.
Key words
- sum
- the answer to an addition problem
- addend
- a number being added
- make ten
- break a number apart to complete a ten
Common mistakes
- Counts the starting number again when counting on.
- Reads the equal sign as "the answer comes next".
Standards
Common Core State Standards this worksheet practises.
- 1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems. (unverified)
- 1.OA.A.2: Solve word problems that add three whole numbers with a sum of at most 20. (unverified)
Related topics
- Before this: Fact families and the equal sign (Grade 1)
- Next: Word problems: add and subtract (Grade 2)