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Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

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This interactive and printable worksheet titled "Word Problems - Addition and Subtraction" is designed to help students practice solving word problems using addition and subtraction strategies. The worksheet presents four word problems involving various scenarios related to baseball cards, balls, brownies, and jelly beans.

The worksheet requires students to carefully read and comprehend each word problem, identify the relevant information, and apply the appropriate addition or subtraction operation to find the solution. It encourages students to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deeper understanding of real-world applications of mathematical concepts.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Reading comprehension skills to understand word problems
  • Ability to identify and extract relevant information from word problems
  • Application of addition and subtraction operations to solve real-world problems
  • Problem-solving strategies and critical thinking skills
  • Connection between mathematical concepts and everyday situations

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Understand and apply addition and subtraction concepts
  • Develop problem-solving skills by analyzing word problems
  • Improve reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning abilities

Psychomotor

  • Practice computing addition and subtraction problems accurately
  • Develop proficiency in applying mathematical operations to solve word problems

Affective

  • Build confidence in solving word problems
  • Develop a positive attitude towards mathematics
  • Foster perseverance and resilience in problem-solving tasks

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers or seek assistance when needed
  • Develop effective communication skills to explain problem-solving strategies

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word problems, addition, subtraction, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading comprehension, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

Written by Jessica CampbellIllustrated by Aiden KhuiphumPublished by Workybooks
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Common Core standards covered

2.NBT.B.7

Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three-digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.

2.NBT.B.9

Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.1

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