Solving Addition and Subtraction Problems

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Objective

I can solve one-step word problems using addition and subtraction.

Part 1 of 3

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    When solving word problems, we can use addition or subtraction to find the answer.

  2. 2

    If Maria has 8 stickers and gets 5 more, we can add 8 + 5 to find that she has 13 stickers.

  3. 3

    If Tom has 12 toy cars and gives 4 away, we can subtract 12 - 4 to find that he has 8 cars left.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

John has 9 marbles. He finds 3 more marbles. How many marbles does John have in total?

2

Emily has 14 crayons. She gives 6 crayons to her friend. How many crayons does Emily have left?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Emily has 9 crayons. She finds 7 more crayons in her desk. How many crayons does Emily have in all?

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