Solve one- and two-step addition and subtraction stories. — Review — page 1
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Solve one- and two-step addition and subtraction stories. — Review — page 2
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Worksheet directions

Grade 2 • Review • Choose a strategy for each problem. Explain or check your thinking where requested.

Sample questions

  1. Ben has 53 cards, gets 8, then gives away 6. How many are left? 53 + 8 - 6 = ___
  2. Lena has 46 beads. Omar has 9. How many more does Lena have? 46 - 9 = ___
  3. Ben has 53 cards, gets 20, then gives away 6. How many are left? 53 + 20 - 6 = ___
  4. Lena has 46 beads. Omar has 15. How many more does Lena have? 46 - 15 = ___
  5. Ben has 53 cards, gets 26, then gives away 12. How many are left? 53 + 26 - 12 = ___
  6. Lena has 12 beads. Omar has 8. How many more beads does Lena have? 12 - 8 = ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 2.OA.A.1. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

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