Add/Subtract word problems within 10 by using a drawing.
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 1
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Add, Altogether, Subtraction, Left, in all,
Lesson Description: In this lesson, you will learn how to add and subtract word problems using numbers within 10. You will learn how to add and subtract using pictures to help you solve. State Standard: MGSEK.OA.2.I can solve addition and subtraction problems within 10 by drawing a picture.

  • MA.1.AR.1.2 Solve addition and subtraction real-world problems using objects, drawings or equations to represent the problem.
Video : Addition and Subtraction Word Problems with Drawings | Math for 1st Grade | Kids Academy
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Quiz : Add and Subtraction Word Problems
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Ms. Rodriguez has 6 apples. She gave 3 apples away. How many apples does Ms. Rodriguez have left? 

Question #2
Can you check your work by drawing a picture to help you count? 
Question #3

Jessie found 5 flowers at recess. She found 4 more. How many flowers does Jessie have altogether?

Question #4

Lilly baked 10 cookies. She ate 7 of the cookies. How many cookies does Lilly have left? 

Question #5
If Jose has 3 pencils and he finds 5 more pencils in his desk. Does he have 8 in all? 
Question #6

Hannah has 8 crayons in her pencil box. She found 2 more on the floor. How many crayons does Hannah have altogether now? 

Question #7

Nia has 2 cupcakes. Her mom gave her 7 more cupcakes. How many cupcakes does Nia have in all?

Question #8
8-4=4
Question #9
3+4=8
Question #10

Jeff was playing soccer and scored 6 points. He made 3 more points. How many points does Jeff have altogether?

Resources : Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
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Video on Addition and Subtraction
Here you will find another video that explains addition and subtraction problems.
Splash Learn Games
Here is a website you can get hands-on practice with addition word problems.
Addition and Subtraction Worksheet Practice
Here you will find differentiated worksheets to practice addition and subtraction