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Subtraction word problems worksheets
Practice remaining amounts, differences and missing quantities with ten subtraction stories. Choose one- or two-digit values, number wording and irrelevant-information options.
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Addition word problems worksheets
Print ten addition stories with two or three addends. Choose one- or two-digit numbers, digits or number words, and optional extra information, with a separate answer key.
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Read the story, identify the requested quantity and show your reasoning. Include the correct unit in your answer.
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Ask learners to identify what is known and what the question asks. A drawing, timeline or equation can make the relationship visible before they calculate. Check the answer against the original story and keep its unit.
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Combine relevant quantities and explain which parts make the requested total.
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A class collects 24 cans on Monday, 18 on Tuesday and 12 on Wednesday. How many cans do they collect altogether?
24 + 18 + 12 = 54 cans.
All three amounts contribute to the same collection. Add each once, keeping the unit cans.
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- Begin with two small addends before moving to three.
- Ask students to label each part of a bar model.
- Introduce unrelated information after the learner can identify the relevant quantities.
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