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Addition and Subtraction Within 20 Word Problem Worksheets

Help your Grade 1 students build a strong foundation in math with these Addition and Subtraction Within 20 Word Problem Worksheets. Perfect for young learners, these worksheets encourage problem-solving skills by using everyday situations where students practice adding and subtracting within 20. Each worksheet includes multiple methods of solving problems, making learning both interactive and comprehensive.

Grade Level: Grade 1

Subject: Math

Learning Objectives:

• Addition and Subtraction within 20
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Number Line, Ten Frames, Visual Representation

Activity Details: Students will solve one-step word problems involving adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing. Each page is structured with four sections where students:

1. Use a number line.
2. Complete ten frames.
3. Complete number bond.
4. Solve the equation.
5. Write number sentence.

This helps children visualize the problem in various ways, making the concept of addition and subtraction easy to understand.

Looking for a fun and FREE multi-step word problem activity for your 4th or 5th graders?

Your students will love this FREE multi-step word problem color by number activity worksheet. Color by number code activities are the perfect, no prep review game to help your 4th or 5th graders practice multi-step word problems.

What’s Included:

• 1 color by number code pages
• 1 student work page with 8 multi-step word problems
• Complete picture and number answer keys.

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Skills Covered:

• Multi-Step Word Problems (4.OA.3)

Best Used For:

• No Prep Sub Plans
• Hands-On Math Centers
• Fast Finishers
• Test Preparation and Review
• Morning Work
• Independent Work
• And so much more!

These color by number activities keep your students engaged and excited about math while saving you precious time. They are a perfect addition to any 4th or 5th grade classroom!

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This template is designed using the CUBES math strategy to ensure students are close reading multi-step or multiplication math word problems. Each step in modeled after the CUBES strategy. Please look in my shop for a CUBES strategy poster and packet of templates filled in with word problems and answer sheets coming soon

CCSS2.OA.A.1: Addition & Subtraction within 100 Word Problems

This resource is designed to help students build a strong foundation in addition and subtraction within 100, in line with the Common Core standard CCSS2.OA.A.1. These worksheets present real-world scenarios involving adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions. The variety of word problems encourages critical thinking and helps students apply math in meaningful contexts.

What’s Included in Each Worksheet:

1. Word Problems: Real-life scenarios to solve using addition and subtraction within 100.
2. Varied Problem Types: Scenarios involving adding to, taking from, combining, and comparing quantities, making math more engaging.
3. Place Value: Students will use their understanding of place value to accurately solve the problems.
4. Equations: Write and solve equations derived from the word problems.
5. Number Line: Students use number lines to visualize and solve the problems.
6. Number Sentences: Develop number sentences to represent each problem and its solution.

With Fee worksheets included, this pack offers a wide range of problems, helping students practice key math skills through multiple strategies. Perfect for reinforcing addition and subtraction concepts and building confidence in solving word problems within 100.