One-step subtraction
Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Spring-themed 'craftivity' story-problem worksheets that combine addition/subtraction practice (grades K-2) with a cut-and-fold paper craft and creative writing.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Practice real-life math scenarios. Improve addition and subtraction skills.
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Support practice
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 100 Worksheets
Read short word problems and solve using addition or subtraction to find the answer.
One-step subtraction
Subtraction Word Problem Worksheet
Practice solving simple subtraction word problems using single-digit numbers.
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Early addition
Addition Story Problems Pictures Templates
Count items in a picture (e.g. apples, peaches, fish, books) and write the total on the blank line, after the teacher fills in teacher-chosen numbers on the template.
Models & strategies
Secret Word Problem Puzzles
Solve addition and subtraction word problems, then use the numeric answers to decode letters/a secret word using response cards; assemble and store pieces in envelopes for center use.
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One-step subtraction
Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
Practice solving multi-digit subtraction word problems, including a decimal subtraction problem in a money context.
Multi-digit problemsModels & strategies
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems: Estimate, Standard Algorithm
For each word problem: choose which operation to use, estimate using rounding/benchmarks, solve with the standard algorithm, solve with another strategy, then self-assess on a 1-5 scale.
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One-step subtraction
Learning Subtraction Volume 2 Printable Workbook
Read short word-problem stories and write the answer; subtract using cross-out/picture methods; solve vertical subtraction equations; subtract then add to check the answer; solve a mixed review of subtraction problems.
One-step subtraction
Back to School Word Problems Kindergarten | Math Spiral Review Morning
Use a number line, draw a picture, and write a number equation (addition or subtraction) to solve each word problem mat.
One-step subtraction
Subtraction Word Problem Solving Worksheet
Practice solving subtraction word problems set in real-world, cross-curricular contexts (geology, weather, geography).
Early addition
Single Digit Addition Word Problem Activity
Students read 8 short word problems (e.g. counting fish and dolphins, lions and zebras) and write an addition equation with blanks to solve each one, filling in the addends and the sum.
Multi-digit problems
4 digit addition and subtraction word problems worksheets
Worksheets of word problems requiring addition and/or subtraction, per the readable headers 'Read each word problem carefully. Add the numbers to find the total. Show your work.' / 'Subtract the numbers...' / 'Decide whether to add or subtract, then solve.'
One-step subtraction
Solving Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
Build students' ability to solve subtraction word problems using US historical/cultural trivia contexts.
Larger numbers & multi-step
Three Addends to Thousand Addition Word Problems Worksheet
Practice solving multi-step addition word problems involving numbers up to the hundreds/low thousands, including money and mileage.
Free download Models & strategies
Free Addition & Subtraction Word Problems Interactive Center Activity
Choose a word-problem card, read and analyze it, solve it by adding or subtracting, write the solution process and equation, and record the work in a center notebook.
Models & strategies
Ice Fishing Addition Subtraction Within 100 Activity
An ice-fishing themed measurement word problem activity for practicing addition and subtraction within 100.
One-step subtraction
Subtracting with Measures Worksheet
Solve subtraction word problems involving lengths/heights in feet, meters, inches and centimeters, showing work with drawings or equations.
One-step subtraction
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 20 Worksheets
Read a short themed word problem and use addition or subtraction to find the answer.
Models & strategies
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
Give students practice solving mixed addition and subtraction word problems by identifying which operation applies.
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One-step subtraction
Solve Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
Practice multi-digit subtraction through real-world word problems.
Early addition
Beginning Addition, Number Sentences, Word Problems
count and write how many objects are shown; complete addition equations by writing missing sums; circle the correct number sentence that matches a picture
Support practice
Single and 2-Digit Addition, and Subtraction Printable Workbook for Grade 2
Students complete addition-fact drills, learn addition terminology (addend, sum), and work through units of progressively more challenging addition/subtraction activities, followed by a comprehensive practice test.
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One-step subtraction
Subtraction Equations Word Problems Worksheet
Practice solving one-step subtraction word problems by drawing pictures and writing equations.
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Early addition
Addition Word Problems with 3 Numbers Worksheet
Read short word problems, write a three-addend addition equation, and solve for the sum (answers within 20).
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