First graders act out number stories from number cards. In order to learn about addition and subtraction up to 20 lesson, learners become the manipulatives and line up to show the number stories.

Given a hundred chart and several examples, learners practice adding 10s. They are given a number then use the chart to aid in adding 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50. There are 25 problems to solve. Tip: Have learners color in all the tens prior...

In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the word problems. They use reading and critical thinking skills to do the appropriate operation.

In this solving a subtraction word problem worksheet, students read the problem, draw a picture, write an equation, and create a similar story problem. Students answer four questions.

In this solving penny word problems activity, students solve addition problems and use dimes, nickels, and pennies to draw the least number of coins possible for the total amount. Students solve three problems.

Elementary schoolers play a math game using a Tic-Tac-Toe Board. This simple idea can be used with virtually any grade level. A team of learners are the "O's," and the other is the team of "X's." Each time a team gets a problem correct,...

Word problems are great skill builders! Here are 6 basic word problems intended to boost addition skills. Leaners work through each problem and discover various ways to make 9 and 10.

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.

Young scholars compete to solve math problems.

In this writing equations activity, students 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.

In this math activity, students solve a word problem about base ten blocks. Students illustrate their work in pictures, numbers, and words.

In this math worksheet, students solve a word problem about base ten blocks. Students illustrate their work with pictures, numbers and words.

Students apply basic number concepts and computation skills while discovering problem-solving strategies. The contribute to a group activity, while demonstrating a knowledge of math problem solving with individual dry-erase boards so...

For this problem solving worksheet, students read and solve 6 word problems pertaining to muffins. Students write the correct number sentence and then solve it.

In this math skills practice worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to respond to story problems.

In this literature and math worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice word problem quiz. This math activity is related to the book In Arctic Waters.

You've hit the word problem jackpot with this set of 10 addition and subtraction scenarios! For each, learners have to find a missing number. Sometimes it is the sum or difference, and for others, an addend or minuend. For each, there is...

Twenty-five multiple choice addition and subtraction problems fill the six-page worksheet. Many are word problems that include graphics to help learners visualize the situation. A useful tool in meeting Common Core standards!

Young mathematicians draw pictures to help them solve a series of addition and subtraction word problems. The final problem in the set of ten is a bit fishy because Nikki caught some fish, threw those back, and then caught some more.

First graders are exposed to addition of three whole numbers in a math activity centered around Eric Carle's, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. As the teacher reads, young mathematicians use counters and ten-frames to symbolize the number of...

Some times a simple instructional activity is all you need. Here are 2 worksheets that can be used as a instructional activity on problem solving, addition, and partner work. The first worksheet has learners use a tens and ones charts to...

In this addition worksheet, students create number problems that equal 100. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students generate ten addition problems.

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.

Here's a great way to get scholars drawing out math problems. This money math worksheet gives them five coins to start with. They find as many combinations of three as they can to create different totals. Two examples are given here, and...