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Math – Word Problems

Math · CCSS: 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2 · Level 1 · Worksheet 4 of 5 · Practice Set 2

Level 1 ⭐

1 Addition Word Problems

➕ Read each problem. Write the number sentence and solve it.

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
Emma has 2 dolls and 5 teddy bears. How many toys does she have in all?
There are 4 frogs on a log. 6 more frogs hop up. How many frogs are there now?
Leo found 7 acorns. His sister found 3 acorns. How many acorns did they find together?

2 Subtraction Word Problems

➖ Read each problem. Write the number sentence and solve it.

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
Nina had 9 balloons. 2 popped. How many balloons are left?
There were 12 apples in a bowl. Dad ate 4. How many apples are left?
Omar had 6 crayons. He gave 2 to a friend. How many does he have now?

3 Add or Subtract?

🤔 Decide: should you ADD or SUBTRACT? Circle the operation, then solve.

Problem	Add or Subtract?	Answer
Ava has 5 shells. She finds 4 more at the beach.
There were 8 bees on a flower. 5 flew away.
Kai ate 3 grapes, then 6 more.
Zoe had 11 beads. She used 8 for a bracelet.

4 Write Your Own Word Problem

✍️ Write one addition word problem and one subtraction word problem. Then solve them!

My addition word problem:

Answer:

My subtraction word problem:

Answer:

+ Bonus Math Practice

Try one extra round for Set 2.

6 + 4 =

13 - 2 =

8 + 2 =