Word problems grade one

Grade 1 word problems

These grade 1 word problem worksheets relate first grade math concepts to the real world. The word problems cover addition, subtraction, time, money, fractions and lengths.

We encourage students to think about the problems carefully by:

• providing a number of mixed word problem worksheets;
• sometimes including irrelevant data within word problems.

Addition word problems

Single digit addition

Addition with sums 50 or less

3 or more numbers added together

Subtraction word problems

Subtracting single digit numbers

Subtracting numbers under 50

Mixed addition and subtraction word problems

Add / subtract word problems with mostly single digit numbers

Add / subtract word problems with numbers under 50

Time word problems

Time and elapsed time problems (whole hours)

Money word problems

Counting money (coins only)

Measurement word problems

Combining and comparing lengths (inches)

Combining and comparing lengths (cm)

Fraction word problems

Write the fraction from the story (parts of whole, parts of group)

Mixed word problems

Addition, subtraction, money, time, fractions and length word problems mixed
 

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Common Core for Grade 1

Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Common Core: 1.OA.1 and 1.OA.2

Suggested Learning Target

• I can model addition and subtraction word problems using objects, drawings, and equations with unknown numbers in different positions.
• I can solve addition and subtraction word problems using objects, drawings, and equations.
• I can solve word problems with unknown numbers in different positions (e.g., 6 + ? = 8, ? + 2 = 8, 6 + 2 = ?).
• I can represent a problem in multiple ways including drawings and or objects/manipulatives (e.g., counters, unifix cubes, Digi-Blocks, number lines)
• I can take apart and combine numbers in a wide variety of ways
• I can make sense of quantity and be able to compare numbers
• I can use flexible thinking strategies to develop the understanding of the traditional algorithms and their processes
• I can solve a variety of addition and subtraction word problems
• I can use _ or ? to represent an unknown in an equation
• I can model addition and subtraction word problems using objects, drawings, and equations with unknown numbers in different positions.
• I can add three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20.
• I can solve word problems with three whole numbers using objects, drawings, and equations.
• I can add numbers in any order and be able to identify the most efficient way to solve the problem

Addition Examples:

Result Unknown
Two bunnies sat on the grass. Three more bunnies hopped there.
How many bunnies are on the grass now?
2 + 3 = ?

Change Unknown
Two bunnies were sitting on the grass. Some more bunnies hopped there. Then there were five bunnies. How many bunnies hopped over to the first?
2 + ? = 5

Start Unknown
Some bunnies were sitting on the grass. Three more bunnies hopped there. Then there were five bunnies. How many bunnies were on the grass before?
? + 3 = 5

Subtraction Examples:

Result Unknown
Five apples were on the table. I ate two apples.
How many apples are on the table now?
5 – 2 = ?

Change Unknown
Five apples were on the table. I ate some apples. Then there were three apples.
How many apples did I eat?
5 – ? = 3

Start Unknown
Some apples were on the table. I ate two apples. Then there were three apples.
How many apples were on the table before?
? – 2 = 3

Word Problems. Addition with pictures (up to sum 20)
Example:
Lily had 5 apples and her aunt gave her 9 apples later. How many apples did Lily have finally?

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Subtraction by counting back — word problems with pictures
Example:
There are 5 books on the desk. Betty took 2 away. How many books are left on the desk?

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Word problems — subtraction with pictures — cross out — 1 digit
Example:
There are 9 cars in the shop and 8 of them are sold. How many cars are left?

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Word problems — Subtraction with pictures — cross out (numbers to 20)
Example:
Mary had 11 toys and she gave 5 of them to Emma. How many toys did Mary have finally?

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Word problems — adding multiple one-digit numbers
Example:
A furniture store sold 6 tables, 2 bookcases and 1 bed. How many pieces of furniture did the store sell in all?

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Addition word problems that add up multiple values to sums less than or equal to ten.
Example:

1. Laurem gave Troy two yellow pencils, three blue pencils and one green pencil. How many pencils did Lauren give him in all?

2. Ms. Ellis gave Lauren and Troy some cookies. Lauren ate two sugar and two chocolate chip cookies. Troy ate three oatmeal raisin and two sugar cookies. How many cookies did they eat in all?

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Subtraction Strategies
This video gives suggestions for solving subtraction story problems using a math mountain, equation, and circle drawing.
Example:
I have 8 peanuts. Then I eat 5 of them. How many peanuts are left?

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Welcome to our 1st Grade Addition Word Problems Worksheets.
Here you will find a wide range of free printable addition Worksheets, which will help your child
practice solving a range of addition problems using numbers with a sum of up to 20.

Each sheet consists of adding two or three numbers with a total of up to 10, 15 or 20.

There is a space on each sheet for working out, using whichever method you wish your child to use.

There are also UK versions of some of the worksheets which use pounds (£) instead of dollars($).

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• recognise addition word problems;
• add with numbers up to 10, 15 or 20.

Take a look at our Addition sentences to 12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums up to 12 by counting objects.

Take a look at our 1st Grade Addition facts Worksheets page with numbers up to 12+12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums to 12+12.

• Addition Facts to 20 Worksheets

These sheets involve solving a range of addition word problems within 100.

• Addition Word Problems 2nd grade

Here you will find a range of Free Printable First Grade Place Value games.

Using these sheets will help your child learn to:

• understand place value to 100.

Here you will find some more of our 1st Grade Addition Worksheets.

Using these sheets will help your child learn to:

Here you will find a range of math word problems aimed at first grade level.
Each problem sheet is based on an interesting theme such as parties or the seaside.

Using these first grade math worksheets will help your child to:

• Add and subtract with numbers to 12;
• order numbers to 100;
• solve a range of math problems.

All the math problem sheets in this section support Elementary math benchmarks.

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A Collection of Math Word Problems for Grades 1 to 6

This first-grade ArgoPrep worksheet has word problems for students to practice completing. Rather than just having a problem to complete, students will have to read the story and decide for themselves what problem is to be completed based on what the word problem says. These problems are a great way for first-graders to see how math is used all the time outside of the classroom as well as giving them the chance to discover for themselves how the problem is to be solved.

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Word problems are a way for first-grade students to see how math is used in life outside of math class. Students will see how reading the story problems carefully, especially the question, to find out what they need to do, is important so they complete the correct math problem. After that, students will need to identify all of the important information, specifically the numbers, they will need to use. They then need to decide if the problem will be solved using addition or subtraction, for example. Finally, they need to solve for the answer. Learning about word problems will set them up for success in the future as they will have a solid understanding of completing word problems and the steps they should follow. This free worksheet is a great way for first-grade students to practice working on word problems. Download this free worksheet today and students can get to work learning about completing word problems!