Addition and Subtraction: Word Problems
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: K
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Addition, Subtraction, Word Problems
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will take a look at different word problems and determine if they tell us to add or subtract. This includes using multiple methods to solve the word problems.

  • MA.K.AR.1.3 Solve addition and subtraction real-world problems using objects, drawings or equations to represent the problem.
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Video : Word Problems - Add or Subtract?
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: How does Zookeeper Ben know when to add and when to subtract? In this video we learn how to find clues in word problems. Identifying key words and visualizing stories are ways to help students determine how to solve a math problem. We can also use models and tools to find answers. Now, let's get back to feeding the animals!
Quiz : Addition 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
"In all" is a clue that tells us to add.
Question #2
"How many are left" is a clue that tells us to add.
Question #3
We use the minus sign (-) when we subtract.
Question #4
We use the plus sign (+) when we add.
Question #5

Would we add or subtract?

Maddie had 4 cookies. She ate 3 of them. How many are left?

Question #6

Would we add or subtract?

Donna has 5 dolls. Her mom gave her 2 more dolls. How many dolls does she have in all?

 

Question #7

Solve.

Adam had 7 stickers. He gave 5 away to his friends. How many stickers does Adam have left?

Question #8

Solve.

Dennis has 4 Skittles. His friend gives him 2 more. How many Skittles does Dennis have in all?

Question #9
1 bird is on a tree. Then, 3 more birds land on the tree. How many birds are in the tree in all?
Question #10
8 monkeys are playing. 3 monkeys leave. How many monkeys are left?
Description: This quiz contains addition and subtraction word problems and questions about how to know when to add or subtract.
Resources : Additional Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Addition and Subtraction Story Problems - Video
This is a video of more addition and subtraction word problems.
50 Word Problems of the Day
This resource has 50 great word problems to continue word problem practice.
Addition and Subtraction Story Problems - Worksheets
This resource contains worksheets with addition and subtraction word problems for students to complete.
Description: These are additional resources to practice addition and subtraction word problems.