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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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Subtraction Word Problem Worksheet
Practice solving simple subtraction word problems using single-digit numbers.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 100 Worksheets
Practice solving addition and subtraction word problems with numbers within 100.
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Back to School Word Problems Kindergarten | Math Spiral Review Morning
A set of kindergarten addition and subtraction word-problem mats for morning work, spiral review, or assessment.
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Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet
Practice solving multi-digit subtraction word problems, including a decimal subtraction problem in a money context.
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Addition and Subtraction Money Word Problems Math Worksheets
A set of English-language word-problem worksheets giving students practice adding and subtracting dollar amounts in everyday money scenarios.
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Ice Fishing Addition Subtraction Within 100 Activity
An ice-fishing themed measurement word problem activity for practicing addition and subtraction within 100.
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Learning Subtraction Volume 2 Printable Workbook
A printable workbook strengthening subtraction skills for early elementary students, subtracting single-digit numbers up to 10 and solving word problems.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems: Estimate, Standard Algorithm
Real-life addition and subtraction word problems (whole numbers to 10,000) practicing operation choice, estimation, the standard algorithm, and an alternate strategy, with self-assessment.
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Secret Word Problem Puzzles
A math center/individual-work activity where students solve addition and subtraction word problems to decode a secret word.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 20 Worksheets
Give students practice applying addition and subtraction to solve word problems within 20.
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Fractions Word Problems - Sad Face Emoji
Solve fraction word problems, then use the answers and a color key to color a grid and reveal a sad-face emoji picture.
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AAC Math Visual Support Subtraction Word Problem 3
Support subtraction word-problem comprehension for students needing visual/AAC scaffolding by pairing a story-style word problem with a printed number/tally reference (1-20).
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Beginning Subtraction, Number Sentences, Word Problems
A kindergarten math unit (Premium Education Math: Kindergarten, Unit 7) teaching subtraction readiness and basic subtraction facts up to 8, progressing to number sentences and word problems.
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6th Grade Adding & Subtracting Decimals – Guided Notes & Practice
Teach and practice adding and subtracting decimals, including in word-problem contexts, via guided notes followed by independent practice.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems Digital Pixel Art
Practice adding and subtracting decimals through real-world word problems (money, distance, weight, liquid volume), with a companion digital self-checking activity.
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Free Addition & Subtraction Word Problems Interactive Center Activity
Provide a math center activity for practicing addition and subtraction word problems using keyword strategies.
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Two-Step Word Problems Activity Pack
Provide practice materials for solving two-step word problems (addition/subtraction/multiplication contexts) aligned to CCSS 3.OA.8.
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AAC Math Visual Support Subtraction Word Problem 1
Provide visual/pictorial (AAC-style) support for solving a one-step subtraction word problem, helping students represent and count objects to find the difference.
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Earthquake Math Worksheet
A set of earthquake-themed math word-problem worksheets for practicing subtraction, elapsed time, and date/time calculation.
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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.'
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Multi Step Word Problems | Adding and Subtracting Fractions
A no-prep worksheet set teaching students to solve multi-step word problems requiring addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators, opening with a 2-page reference sheet reviewing the add/subtract-fractions procedure.
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AAC Math Visual Support Subtraction Word Problem 2
A visual-support math resource that presents a subtraction word problem (flowers in a garden) paired with a countable-object aid to help students work out how many remain.
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Interactive Math Notebook | 2nd Grade Word Problems
A large binder/interactive notebook set of 2nd grade math word problems organized by problem type, for students to practice identifying and solving addition/subtraction, comparison, grouping, measurement, division, money, and 2-step word problems.