Word Problems
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: K
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Word Problems, Addition
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will explore how to draw and use pictures to help them solve word problems within 10. Students will watch a short clip to learn more about this skill. They will then test their new knowledge out by taking a quiz.

  • Other MGSEK.OA.1 Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
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Video : Let's talk it out: word problems with addition | MightyOwl Math | Kindergarten
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.
Description: This video teaches students how to draw pictures to solve addition word problems within 10. It explains the process students will need to go through as they solve. Additionally, the video covers many important key words that students should look for when solving that let them know they need to add. It contains many visuals to help students see what is actually occurring within each problem.
Quiz : Addition 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

Sally bakes 4 cupcakes for the party. Mandie bakes 3 cupcakes for the party. How many cupcakes will they have in all for the party? 

Question #2

Josh knows 2 sight words right now. He leas 6 more sight words. How many sight words does Josh know now? 

Question #3

We have 8 students in our room. We do not get any more new students. How many students are in our room now? 

Question #4

Austin has 3 friends in his class. He makes 3 new friends on the playground. How many friends does Austin have now? 

Question #5

Ms. Scott bought 1 book at the store. The next day she bought 9 more books. How many books does she have now? 

Question #6
Sanylah has 4 pencils in her box. She find 6 more pencils on the floor. How many pencils does she have now? 
Question #7
The class has got 5 points in their game against the teacher. Today, they got 3 more points. How many points do they have now in all? 
Question #8
Wayne sees 2 frogs on the pond. Then, 4 more frogs come. How many frogs are on the pond now? 
Question #9
Latrelle has 7 crayons in her box. She finds 1 more. How many crayons does she have now? 
Question #10
Kashya can read 3 sight words. She leas 6 more sight words. How many does she know now? 
Description: This quiz will show me what you understand or do not understand from the video clip you watched on addition word problems. Let's see how you do and what we may need to practice more on!
Resources : Addition Word Problems
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Addition Word Problems

Addition Story Problems

Addition Song for kids | Addition Facts | Addition Action | Jack Hartmann

Description: This is another short clip on how to solve addition word problems using pictures. It also shows how to create a number sentence when solving.