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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 5

Level 1 ⭐

1 Addition Word Problems

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

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
There are 8 ants and 6 beetles on the sidewalk. How many bugs in all?
Joy put 4 spoons and 4 forks on the table. How many in all?
Owen saw 9 boats, then 2 more. How many boats did he see?

2 Subtraction Word Problems

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

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
A jar had 15 buttons. 7 were used. How many buttons are left?
Ana had 12 cherries. She ate 5. How many cherries are left?
There were 9 kites in the sky. 3 came down. How many are still flying?

3 Add or Subtract?

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

Problem	Add or Subtract?	Answer
Ren has 7 socks and finds 6 more.
There were 14 crackers. 8 were eaten.
Ivy planted 3 seeds, then 9 more.
A shelf had 18 cups. 9 were taken.

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 5.

15 + 4 =

22 - 2 =

17 + 5 =