Math Word Problems – Addition & Subtraction

Standard:

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.A.1 – Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems.

Introduction:

  • Practice solving real-life word problems using addition and subtraction within 100.

Problems:

  1. Sara had 25 apples. She ate 7. How many apples are left?

  2. Miguel read 18 pages on Monday and 22 pages on Tuesday. How many pages did he read in total?

  3. A bus had 42 people. At the next stop, 15 got off. How many people stayed on the bus?

Step-by-Step:

  1. Read the word problem carefully.

  2. Circle the numbers.

  3. Decide if it’s addition or subtraction.

  4. Solve and check the answer.

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Activity Idea:

  • Students make their own word problem and trade with a partner.

  • Write the equation and answer under each problem.

Tip: Look for clue words: in total (add), left or got off (subtract).

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