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Skills Covered

  • Read and comprehend math word problems
  • Identify the operation needed to solve
  • Translate words into equations
  • Apply computation skills in context
  • Develop problem-solving strategies
  • Build mathematical reasoning skills

How to Use This Worksheet

Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction with numbers up to 20.

Tips for Success

  • Read each problem aloud before solving
  • Underline key words that indicate the operation
  • Draw pictures or diagrams to visualize the problem
  • Check that the answer makes sense in context

Common Core Standards Alignment

This worksheet supports the following Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

  • 1.OA.A.1 - Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems
  • 2.OA.A.1 - Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems

Word Problems to 20

1st - 2nd 1 worksheet + answer key

Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction with numbers up to 20.

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What’s Included

  • 1 worksheet page
  • Answer key included
  • Grade level: 1st - 2nd
  • Category: Word Problems
  • Print-ready PDF format