Illustrative Mathematics
Boys and Girls, Variation 1
Given a certain amount of boys and certain amount of girls, how many children are there total in the class? Assess learners' ability to use addition and subtraction strategies when solving word problems.
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Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction
Here is a worthwhile presentation on addition and subtraction word problems. After some slides which give tips on problem-solving strategies, learners are given a host of word problems to tackle on their own. They are given instant...
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Subtraction Word Problems #1
Practice subtraction skills and word problem strategies with your second graders. After reviewing the example at the top of the page, learners solve 14 word problems involving subtraction. A great way to practice mental math!
K5 Learning
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems #2
Third graders read nine word problems and decide whether to add or subtract. The problems involve mostly 2-digit addition and subtraction.
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Boy or Girl?
In this science worksheet, students determine which nuclei is from a boy and which one is from a girl. Students are given six steps to help in determining the difference.
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Visual Sum and Difference Word Problems - Independent Practice
The ten prompts on this worksheet are intended for independent practice with addition and subtraction of numbers up to 3000. Space is provided for pupils to illustrate their work. The confusing wording of some the problems would be a...
DK Publishing
Subtracting Big Numbers
Do your third graders get nervous when working with larger numbers? Help them get some practice subtracting big numbers in different contexts. After working through twenty-two straightforward problems, four of which include units of...
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
In this addition and subtraction word problems worksheet, learners solve 22 word problems that require them to subtract using 2, 3, and 4-digit numbers.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
In this math review instructional activity, students solve 22 questions that require them to use their addition and subtraction skills to solve word problems.
American Statistical Association
Armspans
Young mathematicians collect data on the arm spans of classmates. Then they sort the data by measures of center, spread, and standard deviation. Finally, they compare groups, such as boys and girls, to interpret any differences.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2
In this math review worksheet, students solve 22 questions that require them to use their addition and subtraction skills to solve word problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Games at Recess
A great non-calculation problem that lets your math minds explore without the pressure of the right answer. Your learners will have to compare boys and girls playing soccer and jump rope during recess. How many more boys than girls are...
Illustrative Mathematics
Chess Club
When the membership in a chess club changes, it is your mathematicians' job to find out how many boys and girls are attending and the percent change from last year. The activity provides a great compound problem finding the different...
EngageNY
Ratios
Create ratios using the boys and girls in the class. The first lesson in a 29-part series introduces ratios. Pupils learn to create ratios, write them, and model them with tape diagrams. Class members realize that there are different...
EngageNY
Using Sample Data to Compare the Means of Two or More Populations II
The 23rd segment in a series of 25 presents random samples from two populations to determine whether there is a difference. Groups determine whether they believe there is a difference between the two populations and later use an...
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Boy Cricket Girl Cricket
Pupils investigate crickets. For this series of cricket activities, students observe and chart crickets. Pupils discuss the differences between male and female crickets, record findings in a journal, handle crickets, and read a variety...
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Computations and Subtraction
First graders solve addition and subtraction problems for the number of boys and girls in the school. In this computations and subtraction lesson, 1st graders review using addition and subtraction to solve problems.
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Subtract from 14 Through 20
In this subtraction practice instructional activity, students use problem solving skills in order to solve 6 math word problems that require them to subtract from the numbers 17, 18, 19, and 20.
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Subtraction: 3-Digit Regrouping
Third graders listen to a lecture and view a PowerPoint presentation on using regrouping in three-digit subtraction problems. They use a spinner to form three-digit subtraction problems and complete them.
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Addition and Subtraction: Basic Word Problems
In this work problem worksheet, learners complete a set of 10 addition and subtraction problems. Answers are included on page. Problems are beginning level.
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Grade 3 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
In this grade 3 addition and subtraction word problems instructional activity, 3rd graders read the examples, then solve 7 addition problems, 7 subtraction problems and 7 mixed problems.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students solve 7 addition, 7 subtraction and 6 mixed word problems. Links to addition resources are given and examples are completed for students.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders use addition and subtraction to solve 2 word problems. They show their work and the answer in the work space next to the problems.
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Patterns, Money, Counting, and Subtraction
In this math review worksheet, students complete problems about patterns, money, counting, and subtraction. Students complete 4 problems total.