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Multi Step Word Problems | Adding and Subtracting Fractions teaching resource preview
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Multi Step Word Problems | Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Read a 2-page reference sheet reviewing the 3-step rule for adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators (find a common denominator, combine numerators, simplify); then, for each of a series of word problems (at least 5 captured, e.g. water-jug consumption, pizza sharing, fruit salad, sandwich-building, ice-cream sundae), fill…

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5–7
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Fractions Word Problems - Sad Face Emoji teaching resource preview
One-step subtraction

Fractions Word Problems - Sad Face Emoji

Students solve 12 fraction word problems (covering subtraction, addition, comparison, converting between improper and mixed fractions, and fraction-of-a-quantity situations), match each answer to a color-key category, and color the grid squares accordingly to complete the picture.

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2–5
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Barnyard Math Word Problems Activity teaching resource preview
One-step subtraction

Barnyard Math Word Problems Activity

Solve farm-themed word problems, use a 'Draw it!' support page, mark X or O on a tic-tac-toe board for correct answers, and decode a joke answer from the computed solutions.

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Pre-K, 1–2
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6th Grade Adding & Subtracting Decimals – Guided Notes & Practice teaching resource preview
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6th Grade Adding & Subtracting Decimals – Guided Notes & Practice

Read worked examples and steps for aligning decimal points, complete guided practice problems, solve decimal addition/subtraction word problems (money, measurement), then complete an independent practice worksheet, checking answers against an answer key.

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5–7
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals Task Cards | Solar System Theme teaching resource preview
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals Task Cards | Solar System Theme

Solve decimal addition and subtraction word problems themed around the solar system (comparing planetary distances, weights, wind speeds, telescope/rocket lengths, astronaut measurements, lunar rover distances, etc.) using printed task cards.

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5–6
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Two-Step Word Problems Activity Pack teaching resource preview
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Two-Step Word Problems Activity Pack

Read word problems, underline key information, solve in two labeled steps, write a number sentence/equation for each step, and box the final answer.

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3
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4 digit addition and subtraction word problems worksheets teaching resource preview
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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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3–5
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Adding & Subtracting Decimals Task Cards AND PowerPoint Slides teaching resource preview
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Adding & Subtracting Decimals Task Cards AND PowerPoint Slides

Solve decimal addition and subtraction word problems themed around the solar system (comparing planetary distances, weights, wind speeds, telescope/rocket lengths, astronaut measurements, etc.), using either printed task cards (color, black-and-white, with answer key) or the accompanying PowerPoint slide version.

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5–6
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Addition + Subtraction Within 10 – Grade 1 Word Problems teaching resource preview
One-step subtraction

Addition + Subtraction Within 10 – Grade 1 Word Problems

Introduction This collection of 12 engaging math activity worksheets is designed to help young learners practice addition and subtraction within 10 through relatable and imaginative word problems. Each worksheet features a unique and playful theme, such as animals, the beach, space, birthdays, or the classroom, making math both fun and…

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1–3
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Interactive Math Notebook | 2nd Grade Word Problems teaching resource preview
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Interactive Math Notebook | 2nd Grade Word Problems

Students cut out individual word problem cards (each problem is printed repeatedly in a grid so multiple copies can be cut out, e.g. for a baseball-card-holder binder system or individual practice cards), sort them by problem type using labeled divider tabs, and solve them; the resource is designed to be printed, laminated, and…

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2
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Solve for the Unknown Number teaching resource preview
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Solve for the Unknown Number

Two practice worksheets that have students solve for a missing number in addition/subtraction equations involving three or more terms, plus a related word problem, to build fluency with balancing equations.

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Arithmetic Theme Park Word Problem Activity teaching resource preview
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Arithmetic Theme Park Word Problem Activity

Students solve numbered 'ticket' word problems (matching tickets to rides), which involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with multi-step reasoning, recording answers with correct units on a worksheet.

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2–4
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Subtraction teaching resource preview
One-step subtraction

Subtraction

Complete subtraction exercises: identifying/comparing sets, writing equations, subtracting two- and three-digit numbers with and without regrouping, solving word problems.

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1–3
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Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Adding and Subtracting Integers teaching resource preview
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Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Adding and Subtracting Integers

Rotate through 5 stations: solve realistic word problems with integers (bank overdraft, temperature change, elevation difference, BCE/CE lifespan); play a positive/negative dice equation game; research and plot real city temperatures on a number line; use integers to evaluate football field-position plays; and complete an integer…

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4–7
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Summer Olympic Themed Mixed Operation Word Problems Task Cards teaching resource preview
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Summer Olympic Themed Mixed Operation Word Problems Task Cards

Solve 16 addition/subtraction word problems and 12 multiplication/division word problems themed around Olympic sports and events (e.g. medal counts, athlete scores, distances, team rosters), recording answers on a provided numbered answer sheet; problems include both single-step and multi-step reasoning, and some ask for estimation…

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3–5
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Word Problems for Grades 2-3 teaching resource preview
Mixed & multi-step

Word Problems for Grades 2-3

Solve word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, and fraction concepts, working mostly independently.

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2–3
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