Illustrative Mathematics
Finding a Chair
Here is an activity that incorporates subtraction in word problems. Youngsters are provided with six word problems that essentially deal with the same numbers in each problem, yet use different comparison language. These problems are...
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Repeated Subtraction
Learners can find the difference using repeated subtraction. This set of 6 word problems encourages them to use repeated subtraction as the primary problem solving strategy.
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Unknown Numbers in Sums and Differences
Beginners to addition and subtraction will have fun with these three word problems, which have accompanying visuals. They complete one problem with a missing difference, one with a missing sum, and a third with a missing subtrahend....
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Real-Life Problems
Introduce scholars to addition and subtraction word problems with visual guidance. There are five scenarios here, each with a picture to guide scholars as they solve. An example encourages kids to physically interact with the images,...
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Problem-Solving Decisions: Choose the Operation
In this problem solving worksheet, students read a story problem about the temperature at different altitudes. Students fill out an organization chart to understand the problem, plan a strategy, and then solve it.
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Not So Snappy 11
For this word problem worksheet, students discover a creative way to practice math word problems - through childhood hobbies. With four word problems each ranging from collecting beanie bags, insects, shells, and stamps any student can...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning
In this problem-solving worksheet, students solve 1 mathematical word problem by figuring out the answers to 7 questions. Students record their answers on the lines provided.
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Christmas Subtraction Worksheet
Find the differences by counting the Christmas objects that correspond to the word problem. There are 3 problems total each requiring learners to write the equation that describes their answer.
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Motion Problems
In this motion worksheet, students complete motion word problems where they explain and define issues having to do with motion. Students complete 32 problems.
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Carnival Tickets
A great subtraction and division discovery opportunity for young mathematicians, this learning task involves seven word problems that require multiple steps. Learners use a math table to persevere in solving problems that are...
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Powers, Roots, and BIDMAS
Reinforce math skills with an eight-page exercise that stretches scholars' computation muscles through 13 order of operation problems.
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Fractions - Word Problems
This resource revolves around an assignment of 10 real-life applications using the addition and subtraction of fractions. Topics include compact discs, candy, cake, cookies, collecting money, and more! A detailed explanation of the...
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Addition and Subtraction
In this word problems learning exercise, students write and addition or subtraction sentence to solve the word problems. Students solve 4 problems.
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Subtraction-Making Number Stories
In this subtraction number story worksheet, students solve 2 simple problems and write a short story for each. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Independent Practice 2: One-Digit from Two-Digit Subtraction
In this subtraction learning exercise, students subtract twenty one-digit numbers from two-digit numbers. Students write their answers on the learning exercise.
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Subtracting With Regrouping
In this regrouping worksheet, 2nd graders practice subtracting tens from ones in 2 math problems. Students determine if each math problem needed to be regrouped or not.
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St. Patrick's Day Themed Math Word Problems
In this word problems worksheet, students add 1-digit numbers and subtract tens to problem solve. In this short answer & fill in the blank worksheet, students write answers to two problems.
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Leftovers Again? - Number Word Problems
For this word problem worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about numbers. Students find the smallest number that has the given qualities.
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Using Addition and Subtraction to Solve Problems II
In this addition and subtraction problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders use addition and subtraction skills to answer ten multiple choice word problems.
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Decimals: Mixed Operations
In this decimal word problem worksheet, students complete a set of 10 problems, comparing results of performance tests on cars. An answer key is included.
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The 45678 Problem
In this algebra activity, students solve a word problems using subtraction. They answer must contain a specific number in the final answer. There is an answer key.
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Making Subtraction Number Stories
In this subtraction number story worksheet, students read a number story at the top of the page which is told by a cartoon-like picture of a mouse. They write their own number stories for 3 more subtraction problems.
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Simple Subtraction Practice
For this subtraction worksheet, students solve a total of 62 subtraction problems; some problems are vertical, some horizontal, some have missing numbers and 4 are word problems. Worksheet is part of a subscription site with links and is...
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Problem Solving 1
In this math learning exercise, students solve nine word problems using addition and subtraction. Students are encouraged to show their work.