Word Problems with Addition/Subtraction Teacher Resources

Fifth graders discover how to use inverse operations to solve equations. In this inverse operations lesson, 5th graders explore visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.

Students play a math game which assesses their mastery of selecting the appropriate operation to solve specific problems.

Students identify nouns, adjectives, and verbs from the newspaper. They create a math story problem, then create a comic strip using dialogue from words found in the newspaper.

Students practice foot dribbling and hand dribbling with control. In addition it helps to reinforce math concepts.

Students participate in numerous activities and games. In pairs, they play card games to find relationships between a random set of playing cards. After writing samples of Dear Abby letters concerning math problems, students create a...

In this math word search worksheet, students review, study and discuss seventeen key mathematical terms and then locate and circle each one in a math word search.

Fifth graders explore the math concept of graphing integers. In this graphing integers lesson, 5th graders examine visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.

In this expression comparison activity, students solve 14 pairs of expressions to determine whether they are greater than, less than , or equal to one another. Students also respond to 2 word problems.

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students add and subtract numbers written in scientific notation.  The one page worksheet contains six problems.  Solutions are provided. 

Seventh graders view overhead maps of Texas, explore history of Aldrige Sawmill, and practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and natural history of east Texas Piney Woods.

Third graders, in pairs, use a bag of counters which can be dried beans, squares of papers, etc.

Seventh graders practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and the natural history of the east Texas Piney Woods. They utilize worksheets and websites imbedded in this plan.

Learners write questions for a Jeopardy game. In this integer review lesson, students review integers by navigating through a linked web site. They play a Jeopardy game. Learners create five questions, one for each of the assigned...

In this missing digits worksheet, 4th graders fill in the missing digits to the math problems. Students have to complete 30 problems where they fill in the missing digits to the problem and the answer so that it makes sense. There are...

In this decimals worksheet, 3rd graders find the end number for 2 decimal math problems by utilizing the process of addition and subtraction. Students supply the 2 missing numbers in the 3rd decimal math problem.

Review the concept of subtracting positive and negative integers. Learners review the rules for subtracting integers, use manipulatives to visualize the process, and complete an assessment.

Here is an interesting "trick" your young mathematicians can perform. They are taught how to find any number's "digital root," by following a set of detailed instructions. The process works for any number, and is the type of math puzzle...

Sixth graders participate in a question and answer session to begin their understanding. Students complete a practice assignment using color counters. Students' assessment is composed of using color counters to complete an independent...

Students solve addition and subtraction problems. In this problem solving lesson, students solve math problems written on flowers. Using petals as a counting aid, students demonstrate the answer by attaching the correct number of petals...

First graders complete their morning work. In this math and editing lesson, 1st graders complete addition and subtraction problems, edit sentences and share their answers. Students can also create math problems of their own.

Learners apply their knowledge of addition and subtraction of money into real life situations.

In this math worksheet, students solve the problems using the operation of addition to fill in the missing addends. They also apply some basic knowledge of geometry to solve the second set of questions.

First graders, with partners, create and solve math problems using number and unifix cubes.

First graders study number pairs and identify number pairs that sum to numbers from 10 to 30. They use number pairs to solve addition and subtraction problems. They make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers.