Word Problems with Addition/Subtraction Teacher Resources

Fourth graders practice a variety of strategies when investigating what happens when they put various numbers into circles of a configuration: they express a fraction as a decimal, write and solve problems involving decimal...

In this math activity, students practice addition and subtraction of positive and negative numbers using a number line to help. The 30 problems are written as questions in words.

For this adding and subtracting polynomials worksheet, 8th graders solve and simplify ten problems with variables, exponents, addition and subtraction.

Fifth graders access prior knowledge of calculating using a number line. In this adding and subtracting with negative numbers lesson plan, 5th graders use a number line to solve math problems.

Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...

Students recognize that counting tells how many objects are in the set irrespective of how they are arranged or the order in which they are counted. They solve problems involving one more or less to a given set using their knowledge of...

High schoolers investigate the mixing of light. They form a hypotheses to reason why color changes occur and they write conclusions and ask new questions arising from the investigation. Students identify the primary and complementary...

Seventh graders multiply and divide fractions. Using the teepee method, 7th graders model fractions as they find solutions to problems. They recognize that "of" means to multiply and explore real life situations when multiplying or...

In this matrix multiplication learning exercise, students multiply matrices containing two to ten terms. Explanations and examples are provided prior to the exercise. This five-page learning exercise contains ten problems.

Sixth graders solve multiple step math problems. In this problem solving instructional activity, 6th graders practice following step by step instructions such as making cookies or building a snowman. Students use algebra tiles and draw...

In this subtraction worksheet, students complete a set of 20 single digit addition problems. An answer key is included on page 2.

In this subtraction instructional activity, students subtract 20 single-digit math problems as fast as they can in 2 speed races. Students write their answers on the instructional activity provided.

Ninth graders investigate the segment addition postulate.  In this geometry lesson, 9th graders explore the difference between equal and congruent in relation to segment length.  The lesson includes an algebra application and a...

Students examine the calculator. In this math instructional activity, students use the directions to learn how to use a calculator. Students apply the knowledge and solve problems using the calculator.

For this workplace math skills assessment, students complete metric conversion problems. They convert centimeter to millimeters, and use the conversions in addition and subtraction problems. They use a job aid table to complete 4 short...

In this fractions worksheet, learners practice adding and subtracting thirty-three fraction math and word problems. Students check their answers online as they go.

In this choose the operation worksheet, students complete 5 word problems based on a scenario given at the top of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities. Answers included.

Students create their own dictionary. In this spelling lesson, students make a dictionary with just words and pictures. They use these dictionaries when they are writing to remember how to spell words. 

In this algebra vocabulary instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle, using a set of 13 algebraic clues and a word box given at the bottom of the page.

In this crossword puzzle:  decimals vocabulary worksheet, 6th graders fill in the puzzle using the clues and math vocabulary words.

In this money instructional activity, 4th graders study how coupons allow people to buy things for less than full price. Students use the information acquired to answer 3 short answer math problems.

Learners explore ways to use technology. They create pictures with Kid Pix software to describe something about themselves. They create pictures os something they did over the summer and write sentences to accompany their pictures. They...

In this subtraction of polynomials worksheet, young scholars preview a sample problem, then complete a set of 10, subtracting polynomials in multiple variables. 

In this metric conversion learning exercise, students read short statements and convert them to addition and subtraction equations. They convert their answers to a stated metric measure. Students mark models of cylinders to indicate...