Connect a joining story to an equation — Guided Practice — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 1 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

  1. A child has 6 pencils. The child gets 2 more pencils. How many pencils now? 6 + 2 = ___
  2. There are 9 apples. 4 are eaten. How many apples are left? 9 - 4 = ___
  3. Use counters to show 3 and 4. How many in the whole? 3 + 4 = ___
  4. Draw 7 dots and cross out 2. How many are not crossed out? 7 - 2 = ___
  5. Mia has 8 stickers. Leo has 5 stickers. How many more stickers does Mia have? 8 - 5 = ___ more
  6. Write a short story for 7 + 5. Draw a model and solve. 7 + 5 = ___

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Common Core connections

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

  • 1.OA.A.1 — Word problems within 20
  • 1.OA.A.2 — Add three whole numbers in word problems

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