Mathematics Grade 1 15 min

Addition and subtraction word problems

Addition and subtraction word problems

What you'll learn

  • Solve addition word problems with totals up to 10 using pictures or drawings.
  • Solve subtraction word problems with numbers up to 10 by taking away objects.
  • Identify whether a word problem is asking to add or subtract based on keywords like 'in all' or 'take away'.
  • Explain how to solve a word problem by telling the steps they took to find the answer.

Tutorial Preview

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Ana has 4 balls. She gets 2 more. How many balls does she have now?

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There are 7 cookies. Tom eats 3. How many cookies are left?

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Ben has 5 hats. Eva has 3 hats. How many more hats does Ben have?

Sample Practice Questions

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Leo has 2 toy cars. He gets 1 more. How many cars does he have?
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There are 4 ducks in a pond. 2 fly away. How many ducks are left?
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Mia has 3 stickers. Sam has 2 stickers. How many more stickers does Mia have?
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What grade level is "Addition and subtraction word problems"?

Addition and subtraction word problems is a Grade 1 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Addition and subtraction word problems?

You'll be able to: Solve addition word problems with totals up to 10 using pictures or drawings; Solve subtraction word problems with numbers up to 10 by taking away objects; Identify whether a word problem is asking to add or subtract based on….

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This lesson includes 28 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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