Adding 5 Word Problems Worksheet – 1st Grade Addition Practice

The Adding 5 Word Problems Worksheet gives first grade students focused, no-prep practice with word problems. It is a print-and-go math page that fits easily into a mini-lesson, a center rotation, or a quick review day.

Learning objective: Students will review word problems, practice it in context, and show what they know in a way that is easy for the teacher to check.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try word problems on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Read each story out loud. Then add 5 more and write the new total." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Assign it after a mini-lesson, use it in a small group, send it home as homework, keep it in your sub folder, or use it as a quick formative check.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in math.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a word problems lesson to see who needs more support.

Skills covered: Addition, Word Problems, Math

Standards: Supports Common Core 1. OA.C.6, 1. OA.A.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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