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

Grade 2 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

  1. Lena has 46 beads. Omar has 21. How many more does Lena have? 46 - 21 = ___
  2. Ben has 53 cards, gets 8, then gives away 6. How many are left? 53 + 8 - 6 = ___
  3. Lena has 68 beads. Omar has 45. How many more beads does Lena have? 68 - 45 = ___
  4. A class has 36 red cubes and 28 blue cubes. It gets 17 more blue cubes. How many cubes now? 36 + 28 + 17 = ___
  5. Ben has 10 cards, gets 5 more, then gives away 3. How many cards are left? 10 + 5 - 3 = ___
  6. Lena has 46 beads. Omar has 27. How many more does Lena have? 46 - 27 = ___

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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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