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

Grade 1 • Homework • Use the strategies practiced in class. Show your work and check your answers.

Sample questions

  1. Some shells were on the beach. 3 more were found, making 10 shells. How many were there first? ___ + 3 = 10
  2. A red train has 6 cars. A blue train has 9 cars. How many more cars does the blue train have? 9 - 6 = ___ more
  3. Mia has 8 stickers. Leo has 5 stickers. How many more stickers does Mia have? 8 - 5 = ___ more
  4. Write a short story for 7 + 5. Draw a model and solve. 7 + 5 = ___
  5. There are 4 ducks. 3 more arrive, then 2 leave. How many ducks remain? 4 + 3 - 2 = ___
  6. Circle + or −: 12 birds, 4 fly away, how many remain? 12 + / - 4 = ___

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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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