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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 6

Level 1 ⭐

1 Addition Word Problems

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

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
Sam counted 5 dogs and 7 cats at the park. How many pets did he count?
There are 6 pencils in a cup. Mom adds 6 more. How many pencils are there?
Dev saw 10 stars, then 4 more. How many stars did he see?

2 Subtraction Word Problems

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

Problem	Number Sentence	Answer
A box had 16 crayons. 8 went missing. How many crayons are left?
There were 13 muffins. 6 were sold. How many muffins are left?
Nell had 10 rings. She gave 2 away. 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 bus had 9 riders. 4 got off.
Jo picked 8 berries, then 5 more.
There were 17 leaves in a pile. 8 blew away.
Ali has 2 kites and gets 9 more.

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 6.

18 + 4 =

25 - 2 =

20 + 6 =