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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 3

Level 1 ⭐

1 Addition Word Problems

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

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
Ben sees 3 cars and 6 trucks. How many vehicles does he see?
5 kids are on the swings. 2 more join them. How many kids are on the swings?
Mia drew 8 stars and 4 hearts. How many shapes did she draw?

2 Subtraction Word Problems

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

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
Tom had 10 marbles. He lost 3. How many marbles are left?
There were 9 birds on a wire. 6 flew off. How many birds are left?
Sara had 14 stickers. She gave away 5. How many does she have now?

3 Add or Subtract?

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

Problem	Add or Subtract?	Answer
A hen laid 4 eggs, then 3 more.
12 kids were at the party. 7 went home.
Raj has 6 red blocks and 6 blue blocks.
There were 15 bubbles. 9 popped.

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 3.

9 + 4 =

16 - 2 =

11 + 3 =