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Write the Equations
In this writing equations to problem solve worksheet, students read the addition and subtraction problems, write the one-digit and two-digit equations, and solve without regrouping. Students solve 15 problems.
Noyce Foundation
The Wheel Shop
Teach solving for unknowns through a problem-solving approach. The grouping of five lessons progresses from finding an unknown through simple reasoning to solving simultaneous equations involving three and four variables. Each lesson...
Curated OER
Problem Solving: Division
A cute zoo theme sets the tone for a problem-solving activity which primes early learners for division. They separate zoo animals into equal groups and then write an equation that expresses the action.
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20 Tickets
A great hands-on activity involving adding and subtracting, beginner mathematicians determine how many games can be played with 20 tickets. Instead of tickets, youngsters use 20 counters or linking cubes to represent the amount of...
Kids Learning Station
Addition Equations
Count fruit and solve equations with this colorful, 3-problem worksheet. Students will practice their addition skills, and learn what addition equations look like. This is a great worksheet for early math learners.
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Solve Story Problems: Sold! A Mathematics Adventure
Young mathematicians listen to the book Sold!: A Mathematics Adventure by Nathan Zimelman where they encounter ways to solve story problems. They then create and solve start unknown addition and subtraction equations. Resource builds in...
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Writing Equations: Subtraction 0 to 20
Here are 9 subtraction problems all resulting in differences less than 20. Each problem is worded a different way: take away, minus, or subtract _ from _. This is great because it demonstrates the various ways subtraction problems may be...
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Problem Solving: Write a Number Sentence (Picture Clues)
Your class can practice writing number sentences by reading word problems. This worksheet includes 3 problems to be solved, where highlighted information is written into the provided space to construct an equation.
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Grade 3 Spring Themed Word Problems: Problem 1
For this math worksheet, 1st graders solve one story problem which involves multiplying single digit dollar amounts plus addition of money without pennies. There is a work space for students to show their calculations.
Noyce Foundation
On Balance
Investigate the world of unknown quantities with a creative set of five lessons that provides problem situations for varying grade levels. Each problem presents a scenario of fruit with different weights and a balance scale. Using the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Pick Two
Learning to break apart numbers into smaller pairs is a critical step young mathematicians take as they develop their number sense. To practice this skill, children are provided with sets of three numbers and are asked to pick the two...
Curated OER
Spin Your Number Wheels!
Students measure and problem solve to fabricate a multi-step, interactive math-learning tool. They calculate correct number bonds (equations) while using their number wheels. Students comprehend that addition and subtraction are inverse...
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Show a Story Problem
In this writing equations activity, learners solve 4 problems where they are given an answer and they must draw a picture and write an equation to show the problem for each answer.
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Math – Writing Equations: Addition 0 to 10
In this writing equations practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to write 9 number sentences and solve them.
Noyce Foundation
Miles of Tiles
Create number sentences and equations to solve geometric problems. Each activity in the series of five asks young mathematicians to consider different-sized tiles to build structures according to specific criteria. The first activities,...
Noyce Foundation
Perfect Pair
What makes number pairs perfect? The resource provides five problems regarding perfect pairs of numbers, the definition of which changes in complexity with each task. Solutions require pupils to apply number sense and operations, as well...
Illustrative Mathematics
Sharing Markers
Let your first graders translate these word problems into subtraction sentences. Some of the equations involve finding the answer after Char gives some of her markers away, while others require finding the amount of markers Char started...
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Addition: Equation to 10 (Missing Addend)
Use this worksheet as a way to solve missing addneds up to 10. Learners are given base 10 blocks and make number sentences by completing 16 missing addend number sentences. The structure of each problem is similar to a factor tree and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Many Ways to Do Addition
A great aspect of teaching math is that children have the freedom to solve problems using a variety of different strategies. The focus of this lesson is for young mathematicians to become aware of many ways of answering addition...
Noyce Foundation
Tri-Triangles
Develop an understanding of algebraic sequences through an exploration of patterns. Five leveled problems target grade levels from elementary through high school. Each problem asks young mathematicians to recognize a geometric pattern....
Noyce Foundation
Apple Farm Field Trip
Monitor the growth of young mathematicians with a comprehensive addition and subtraction assessment. Using the context of a class field trip to an apple orchard, this series of four story problems allows children to demonstrate their...
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Subtraction Sentences, Part 2
Take word problems one step further with apples, dimes, and bricks! After reading the word problems, first graders write out the subtraction sentence and solve the problems. For extra practice, bring in different items and have them...
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Sports Count and Add
Learning to write equations is a good way to build foundational math skills. Learners solve 6 fill in the blank problems where they count sports related pictures, then write a math sentence or equation to describe each picture. Equations...
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Write an Equation
In this math challenge worksheet, students read 5 story problems and use their problem solving skills to write equations in order to solve each of them.