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50 math problems for 1 st graders

Learn how to master word problems for 1st Graders with these 50 first grade math problems! Answers included.

Author Michelle Griczika

Published September 20, 2023

• Key takeaways
• Addition & Subtraction: Adding and subtracting numbers is like solving puzzles and helps us with real-life situations.
• Word Problems: Solving word problems makes math fun and helps us become better readers and problem solvers.
• Place Value: Understanding place value helps us read and write numbers correctly and compare their values.
• Measurement & Time: Measuring objects and telling time help us understand the world around us and manage our daily routines.
• Geometry (Shapes): Recognizing shapes and their properties helps us see the world in a new way and understand how things are put together.

Table of contents

• Addition and Subtraction
• Word Problems
• Place Value
• Geometry (Shapes)
• Measurement

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If a ladybug has 2 spots on its back and it gets 1 more spot, how many spots will the ladybug have in total?

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First grade word problems are like fun puzzles that help us use our math skills to solve real-life situations. They are essential to 1st grade math, and practicing them can help us become math superstars!

• We can use addition and subtraction to determine how many cookies are left in a jar, how many friends are on the playground, or even how many apples are in a basket.
• Understanding place value is like being a number detective. It helps us read big numbers and know the value of each digit, so we can count things like how many toys we have or how many days until our birthday.
• Measuring things and telling time is like being an explorer in the real world. We can measure how tall we are, how long a pencil is, or even how much water is in a cup. And knowing how to read a clock helps us know when it’s time for fun activities or when it’s time to go to bed.
• Shapes are like building blocks of the world around us. We can learn about squares, triangles, and circles by looking at objects we see every day. It’s like being a shape detective, finding out how many sides and corners they have, and how they fit together like puzzle pieces in 1st grade math problems.

All of these skills are necessary for 1st grade math practice! Use these 50 math problems to go over important math skills needed to strengthen your first graders understanding and knowledge.

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Sample questions, 50 math problems for first graders.

Today, we are going to practice different 1st grade skills. There are word problems for 1st graders measurement, addition and subtraction, and more! Once you are done, check your work with our answer sheet!

Section 1: Addition & Subtraction

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Section 4: Geometry (Shapes)

Section 5: measurement.

How many inches long is the caterpillar?

How many inches long is the pencil?

How many inches long is the spoon?

How many inches tall is the building?

How many inches tall is the superhero?

Section 6: Time

What time is the clock below telling?

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Michelle Griczika

Michelle Griczika is a seasoned educator and experienced freelance writer. Her years teaching first and fifth grades coupled with her double certification in elementary and early childhood education lend depth to her understanding of diverse learning stages. Michelle enjoys running in her free time and undertaking home projects.

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Math Word Problem Worksheets for 1st Graders

First graders will get their first introduction to some very basic math word problems in these word problem worksheets. Each page has a few word problems along with some easy first grade problems to answer. If your students are having trouble solving addition and subtraction word problems, these worksheets will help get the practice they need.

• Number Charts
• Multiplication
• Long division
• Basic operations
• Telling time
• Place value
• Roman numerals
• Fractions & related
• Add, subtract, multiply,   and divide fractions
• Mixed numbers vs. fractions
• Equivalent fractions
• Prime factorization & factors
• Fraction Calculator
• Decimals & Percent
• Add, subtract, multiply,   and divide decimals
• Fractions to decimals
• Percents to decimals
• Percentage of a number
• Percent word problems
• Classify triangles
• Classify quadrilaterals
• Circle worksheets
• Area & perimeter of rectangles
• Area of triangles & polygons
• Coordinate grid, including   moves & reflections
• Volume & surface area
• Pre-algebra
• Square Roots
• Order of operations
• Scientific notation
• Proportions
• Ratio word problems
• Write expressions
• Evaluate expressions
• Simplify expressions
• Linear equations
• Linear inequalities
• Graphing & slope
• Equation calculator
• Equation editor
• Elementary Math Games
• Addition and subtraction
• Math facts practice
• The four operations
• Factoring and number theory
• Geometry topics
• Middle/High School
• Statistics & Graphs
• Probability
• Trigonometry
• Logic and proof
• For all levels
• Favorite math puzzles
• Favorite challenging puzzles
• Math in real world
• Problem solving & projects
• For gifted children
• Math history
• Math games and fun websites
• Interactive math tutorials
• Math help & online tutoring
• Assessment, review & test prep
• Online math curricula

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Unit 2: Addition and subtraction

About this unit.

First, we will learn how addition and subtraction relate. Next, we will add and subtract numbers less than or equal to 20 and solve addition and subtraction word problems. Finally, we will begin adding 2-digit numbers.

Relate addition and subtraction

• Relating addition and subtraction (Opens a modal)
• Relate addition and subtraction Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Addition within 20

• Adding 7 + 6 (Opens a modal)
• Adding 8 + 7 (Opens a modal)
• Adding 5 + 3 + 6 (Opens a modal)
• Add within 20 Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Add 3 numbers Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Subtraction within 20

• Subtracting 14 - 6 (Opens a modal)
• Subtract within 20 Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Equal sign (Opens a modal)
• Equal sign Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Missing number within 20

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• Find missing number (add and subtract within 20) Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Word problems within 20

• Addition and subtraction word problems: superheroes (Opens a modal)
• Addition and subtraction word problems: gorillas (Opens a modal)
• Addition and subtraction word problems 1 Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Addition and subtraction word problems 2 Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Word problems with "more" and "fewer"

• Comparison word problems: marbles (Opens a modal)
• Comparison word problems: roly-polies (Opens a modal)
• Add and subtract within 20 word problems Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Word problems with "more" and "fewer" 2 Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Adding 1s and 10s

• Adding 1 vs. adding 10 (Opens a modal)
• Understanding place value when adding tens (Opens a modal)
• Understanding place value when adding ones (Opens a modal)
• Adding 1s and 10s guided practice (Opens a modal)
• Add 1 or 10 Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!
• Add 1s or 10s (no regrouping) Get 5 of 7 questions to level up!

Intro to addition with 2-digit numbers

• Adding 2-digit numbers without regrouping 1 (Opens a modal)
• Adding 2-digit numbers without regrouping (Opens a modal)
• Breaking apart 2-digit addition problems (Opens a modal)
• Regrouping to add 1-digit number (Opens a modal)

Printable Math Worksheets for 1st Graders

Need printables for effective 1st-grade math practice? Try our collection of fun math worksheets for 1st graders! It covers counting, comparing numbers, identifying ones and tens, teen numbers, addition and subtraction with pictures, comparing lengths, creating tally charts, telling time, identifying coins, c ... Read more ounting money, word problems, and much more. Our 1st-grade math worksheets provide that extra support and confidence boost kids need, whether at home or in class. Start now for free!

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• Math (1,393)
• Number Sense (193)
• Number Recognition (20)
• Number Recognition Within 5 (5)
• Number Recognition Within 10 (5)
• Number Recognition Within 20 (10)
• Number Sequence (4)
• Counting (64)
• Counting Objects Within 5 (30)
• Counting Objects Within 10 (23)
• Counting Objects Within 20 (11)
• Compare Numbers (58)
• Compare Numbers Using Place Value (23)
• Skip Counting (12)
• Skip Count By 10 (8)
• Place Value (32)
• Teen Numbers (11)
• Addition (558)
• Add With Pictures (131)
• Addition Properties (25)
• Commutative Property Of Addition (10)
• Addition Strategies (137)
• Compose And Decompose Numbers (56)
• Number Bonds (4)
• Count All To Add (12)
• Add Using A Number Line (12)
• Count On To Add (12)
• Add With 10 (18)
• Doubles And Near Doubles Addition Strategy (16)
• Make 10 Strategy (14)
• Add Three Whole Numbers (32)
• 2-Digit Addition (48)
• 2-Digit Addition Without Regrouping (34)
• Subtraction (361)
• Subtract With Pictures (61)
• Subtraction Strategies (50)
• Subtract Using A Number Line (13)
• Subtract From 10 Strategy (10)
• Subtract Using Multiples Of 10 (1)
• 2-Digit Subtraction (94)
• 2-Digit Subtraction Without Regrouping (65)
• 2-Digit Subtraction With Regrouping (20)
• Geometry (88)
• Shapes (72)
• 2D Shapes (49)
• Attributes Of 2D Shapes (17)
• 3D Shapes (20)
• 3D Shapes In Real Life (10)
• Partition Into Equal Parts (16)
• Partition In Halves, Thirds, And Fourths (12)
• Data Handling (6)
• Measurement (39)
• Length (13)
• Comparing Lengths (11)
• Height (10)
• Comparing Heights (10)
• Weight (10)
• Comparing Weights (10)
• Capacity (6)
• Am And Pm (7)
• Time In Hours (20)
• Time In Half Hours (16)
• Time In Quarter Hours (14)
• Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes (13)
• Digital Clock (18)
• Identify Coins (24)
• Counting Money (23)
• Compare Money (4)
• Add And Subtract Money (14)
• Word Problems (125)
• Addition Word Problems (51)
• Addition Word Problems Within 20 (48)
• Subtraction Word Problems (32)
• Subtraction Word Problems Within 20 (32)
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• Words With Oo (7)
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• Ccvc Words (34)
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• Consonant Digraphs (11)
• Digraph Ch (2)
• Digraph Ck (3)
• Digraph Ng (3)
• Digraph Sh (2)
• Digraph Th (2)
• Digraph Wh (2)
• Rhyming Words (38)
• Trigraphs (1)
• Trigraph Dge (1)
• Trigraph Igh (1)
• Trigraph Tch (1)
• Sight Words (387)
• Syllables (9)
• Hard And Soft Sounds Of C And G (4)
• Reading Comprehension (51)
• Story Elements (3)
• Authors Purpose (3)
• Compare And Contrast (5)
• Ask And Answer Questions (4)
• Central Message (5)
• Point Of View (5)
• Sensory Words (5)
• Reality And Fantasy (2)
• Using Illustrations (6)
• Using Text Features (5)
• Context Clues (4)
• Communication Skills (11)
• Listening Skills (3)
• Speaking Skills (7)
• Writing (585)
• Handwriting (568)
• Word Tracing (194)
• Sentence Tracing (50)
• Cursive Writing (324)
• Cursive Alphabet (199)
• Cursive Letter A (12)
• Cursive Letter B (12)
• Cursive Letter C (12)
• Cursive Letter D (12)
• Cursive Letter E (12)
• Cursive Letter F (12)
• Cursive Letter G (12)
• Cursive Letter H (12)
• Cursive Letter I (12)
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• Cursive Letter M (12)
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• Cursive Letter X (12)
• Cursive Letter Y (12)
• Cursive Letter Z (12)
• Cursive Words (101)
• Cursive Sentences (50)
• Creative Writing (10)
• Grammar (52)
• Pronouns (8)
• Conjunctions (3)
• Prepositions (4)
• Punctuation (4)
• Determiners (2)
• Vocabulary (237)
• Affixes (8)
• Inflectional Endings (4)
• Commonly Confused Words (1)
• Synonyms And Antonyms (2)
• Word Puzzles (118)
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• Shades Of Meaning (3)
• Sorting Words Into Categories (21)
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Number Sense Worksheets

Number Hunt : 2 Worksheet

A fun and engaging worksheet that challenges students to locate and highlight all the number 2s.

Count and Color Fruits (Within 3) Worksheet

Enhance counting skills with this fun worksheet, as students color the exact number of fruits up to 3.

Check the Number Comparisons within 10 Worksheet

Engaging worksheet to master comparison of numbers within 10 without visual aids.

Counting Sequence within 100 Worksheet

A worksheet designed to enhance students' numerical sequencing skills up to 100.

Addition Worksheets

Complete the Number Sentence Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to help you complete the number sentence.

Add Using Number Line Worksheet

Help your child revise number sense by solving to add using number lines.

Apply the Commutative Property of Addition Worksheet

Print this worksheet to apply the commutative property of addition like a math legend!

Complete the Statements Using Addition Sentence Worksheet

Print this worksheet to complete the statements using addition sentences like a math legend!

Subtraction Worksheets

Complete the Sentences Using the Bar Model Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by completing the given sentences using bar models.

Identify the Correct Subtraction Sentence Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by identifying the correct subtraction sentence.

Create Number Sentences Worksheet

Boost your ability to create number sentences by printing this playful worksheet.

Use Pictures to Subtract Worksheet

Learners must use pictures to subtract to enhance their math skills.

Geometry Worksheets

Match the Attributes of Trapezoid Worksheet

Explore this worksheet to enhance your understanding of trapezoid properties through matching!

Classify Shapes as Flats or Solids Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by classifying shapes as flats or solids.

Color Shapes Divided into Equal Parts Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by coloring shapes divided into equal parts.

Identify and Color Equal Parts Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by identifying and coloring equal parts.

Data Handling Worksheets

Create a Tally Table Worksheet

Assess your math skills by creating a tally table in this worksheet.

Count to Complete the Table Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to count to complete the table.

Interpret Data to Answer Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to interpret the data to answer the questions.

Represent a Set of Data Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to represent a set of data.

Measurement Worksheets

Empty or Full Worksheet

Assess your math skills by solving this Empty or Full worksheet.

Estimate Length Using Objects Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to estimate lengths using objects.

Which One is Taller Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to identify which one is taller.

Identify Heavy or Light Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to identify which object is heavy or light.

Time Worksheets

Quarters and Half Past on Analog clock Worksheet

Learners must practice 'quarters' and 'half past' on an analog clock to enhance their math skills.

Identify the Clock Showing Half Past Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to identify the clock showing 'half past'.

AM and PM Worksheet

Assess your math skills by practicing AM and PM in this worksheet.

Hour Hand and Minute Hand Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing the hour hand and the minute hand.

Money Worksheets

Count All Pennies Worksheet

Boost your ability to count pennies by printing this playful worksheet.

Compare Amount Worksheet

Assess your math skills by comparing amounts in this worksheet.

Identify Coins & Values Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to identify coins & values.

Add Money to Write the Total Amount Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to add money to write the total amount.

Word Problems Worksheets

Complete the Model Using Clues Worksheet

Assess your math skills by completing the model using clues in this worksheet.

Create and Solve Your Own Story Problem Worksheet

Help your child revise subtraction by creating and solving your own story problem.

Add Using Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to add using 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Select the Correct Subtraction Expression Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by selecting the correct subtraction expression.

All Math Worksheets

Identify 1 More or 1 Less Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to identify 1 more or 1 less.

Find the Sum Using Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by solving to find the sum using 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Add Using Fingers Worksheet

Learners must add using fingers to enhance their math skills.

Time of Activities of the Day Worksheet

Look at the time of activities of the day by printing this playful worksheet.

Guess the Price Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to guess the price.

Represent Word Problems as Math Expressions Worksheet

Dive into this worksheet by practicing to represent word problems as math expressions.

Find More & Less Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to find 'More' & 'Less'.

Write Equations Using Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Learn number sense at the speed of lightning by writing equations using 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Complete the Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

Learners must complete the 'Part-Part-Whole' model to enhance their math skills.

Estimate Length Using Tiles Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to estimate length using tiles.

Hours or Minutes Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems with 'hours' or 'minutes'.

Understanding Coins Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to understand coins.

Identify Math Expression for Word Problems Worksheet

Learners must identify math expressions for word problems to enhance their math skills.

Complete More or Less Sentences Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by completing 'more' or 'less' sentences.

Part-Part-Whole Model Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to practice the 'Part-Part-Whole' model.

Match the Attributes of Triangle Worksheet

Boost triangle identification skills with this engaging worksheet on matching triangle attributes.

Which One is Longer Worksheet

Learn measurement at the speed of lightning by practicing to identify which one is longer.

Estimate Time Using the Hour Hand Worksheet

Master the hour hand with this engaging worksheet designed to enhance time estimation skills.

Complete Sentences On Money Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems to complete the sentences on money.

Story Problems on Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

Solve story problems on addition and subtraction to strengthen your math skills.

1 Less/More, 10 Less/More & 100 Less/More Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems with 1 Less/More, 10 Less/More & 100 Less/More.

Write Subtraction Equation using Clues Worksheet

Assess your math skills by writing subtraction equations using clues.

Shapes in Everyday Life Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by exploring shapes in everyday life.

Which One is Shorter Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to identify the shorter one.

Verify the Position of Hour Hand in the Analog Clock Worksheet

Boost your time-telling skills with this engaging worksheet on understanding the hour hand.

Write Values of Bills Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by solving problems to write the values of bills.

Make a Story Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by practicing to make a story.

Find 1, 10 and 100 More and Less Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to find 1, 10 and 100 more and less to strengthen your math skills.

Write the Equation using Clues Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to write the equation using clues.

Solve Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet

Assess your math skills by solving subtraction word problems in this worksheet.

Create Shapes from Other Shapes Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to create shapes from other shapes.

Answer Using Given data Worksheet

Print this worksheet to answer using the given data like a math legend!

Compare Lengths of Objects Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to compare the lengths of objects.

Values of One- and Two-Dollar Bills Worksheet

Learners must practice the values of one- and two-dollar bills to enhance their math skills.

Create Your Own Word Problems Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to create your own word problems.

Numbers Smaller Than 5 Within 9 Worksheet

A fun worksheet that encourages students to identify and mark all the numbers less than 5.

Solve Addition Word Problems Worksheet

Assess your math skills by solving addition word problems in this worksheet.

Identify Clues to Solve the Word Problems Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by identifying clues to solve word problems.

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Yes, answer keys are included when you download our free math worksheets. You can print this for your reference while your students complete the activity on the worksheet or have it ready to review with them afterwards.

Are these worksheets aligned with Common Core standards?

Yes, like Prodigy Math , our worksheets are designed to align with Common Core standards. 

Get a quick refresher of our math curriculum standards here.

Do I need to create an account to download these worksheets?

No account is needed to access these free math worksheets.

Will there be more worksheet topics for first grade?

Yes, we will be adding more topics to our library of math worksheets for 1st grade, including skip counting worksheets, number charts, subtraction worksheets and basic 2D shape practice. Check back for more soon!

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How can I use these worksheets in my classroom?

As an educator, there are several ways you can use these worksheets in your classroom:

1. Practice Material: After teaching a specific concept, such as single-digit addition or place value, you can use these worksheets as practice material to reinforce what students have been taught in class.

2. Assessments: You can use these worksheets to assess students' understanding of the topics you've taught. The variety of exercises, including word problems and numeric problems, can help gauge students' grasp of the material.

3. Homework Assignments: These worksheets can be assigned as homework to give students additional practice outside of the classroom. They can help fill in the gap from regular workbooks.

4. Centers or Stations: In a classroom that uses a centers or stations approach, these worksheets could be used at a math center where students rotate through different activities.

5. Early Finisher Activity: For students who finish their work early, these worksheets can provide an additional challenge and keep them engaged.

6. Group Work: Some worksheets could be used for pair or small group work, promoting collaborative problem-solving skills.

Remember, it's important to go through the worksheets with the students after they've completed them, or provide them with the answer keys, to ensure they understand any mistakes they might have made.

What math skills should I teach my first grade class?

The skills you teach your first graders will depend on your curriculum and their individual learning needs.

Generally, students should learn basic arithmetic operations within 20, understand numbers up to 120, tell time using both analog and digital clocks, interpret simple data, and understand basic geometric concepts including shape attributes and partitioning.

If you’re following the Common Core curriculum , you will want to cover the following standards:

Operations and Algebraic Thinking:

• Using basic addition and subtraction within 20 to solve a variety of word problems, including those involving putting together or taking apart numbers, comparisons, and unknowns in all positions. This can be achieved using visual aids like objects and drawings, or equations with symbols for unknown numbers.
• Solving word-based math problems involving the addition of three whole numbers whose total is less than or equal to 20.
• Applying properties of operations as strategies for addition and subtraction.
• Understanding subtraction as a problem of finding an unknown addend.
• Relating the process of counting to the concepts of addition and subtraction.
• Adding and subtracting numbers within 20 fluently, and applying strategies such as counting on, making ten, decomposing numbers, using the relationship between addition and subtraction, and creating equivalent but easier or known sums for ease of calculation.
• Understanding the meaning of the equal sign and being able to determine if addition and subtraction equations are true or false.
• Determining the unknown whole number in equations involving the addition or subtraction of three whole numbers.

Number and Operations in Base Ten:

• Counting up to 120, starting from any number less than 120. This also involves reading and writing numerals within this range and representing a number of objects with a written numeral.
• Understanding that a two-digit number is composed of tens and ones.
• Comparing two two-digit numbers based on the meaning of the tens and ones digits. This involves using the symbols '>', '=', and '<' to record the results of comparisons.
• Adding within 100, including adding a two-digit number to a one-digit number, and a two-digit number to a multiple of 10. This involves using concrete models or drawings, strategies based on place value, and properties of operations. Students are also expected to relate their strategies to a written method and explain their reasoning. It includes understanding that when adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens to tens and ones to ones, and occasionally it may be necessary to compose a ten.
• Given a two-digit number, mentally finding 10 more or 10 less than the number without having to count, and being able to explain the reasoning behind it.
• Subtracting multiples of 10 (ranging from 10 to 90) from other multiples of 10 in the same range. This is done using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value and operations. Students should relate their strategy to a written method and explain their reasoning used.

Measurement & Data: 

• Telling and writing time in hours and half-hours using both analog and digital clocks.
• Organizing, representing, and interpreting data with up to three categories. This involves asking and answering questions about the total number of data points, the number of data points in each category, and comparing the number of data points between different categories.
• Distinguishing between defining attributes (like triangles being closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (such as color, orientation, or size). This includes building and drawing shapes with defining attributes.
• Partitioning circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares and describing these shares using terms like halves, fourths, and quarters. Also, understanding that decomposing a shape into more equal shares results in smaller shares. This includes the ability to describe the whole shape as two or four of these shares.

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Check Out These 50 First-Grade Math Word Problems of the Day

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Opening your daily math lesson with a Math Word Problem of the Day is an excellent way to set the stage for learning. We all know that word problems are difficult for young learners to grasp, even when the mathematical operation portion of the problem is basic.

Incorporate these first grade math word problems one day at a time at the start of your math block to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a learning community. Students will get used to reading slowly for meaning, while also identifying key information. Encourage students to write out equations and draw pictures to explain their thinking, since this helps them see the light when they are stuck!

Topics covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and comparison. All you need to do is post one of these first grade math word problems on your whiteboard or projector screen. Then let kids take it from there!

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50 First Grade Math Word Problems

1. I had 6 pencils, and my teacher gave me 4 more. How many pencils do I have now?

2. Gina’s dog got 3 treats on Sunday and 0 treats on Monday. How many treats did Gina’s puppy get in all?

3. Joel went to the zoo with his family. During the first hour he was there he saw a bear, 2 tigers, and 3 lions. How many animals did Joel see in his first hour at the zoo?

4. Jackson sorted his toy cars by color. He has 6 blue cars, 5 green cars, and 4 black cars. How many cars does Jackson have in all?

5. Ben has 2 green balloons and 4 yellow balloons. How many balloons does he have altogether?

6. There are 3 kids in the Clark family. Tina is 3, Joshua is 4, and Samantha is 7. If you add up all their ages, what is the sum of the Clark kids?

7. If you go for a swim and 6 of your friends come along, how many friends are swimming in total?

8. Rachel’s mom had some flowers in a vase. 3 of the flowers wilted and Rachel’s mom took them out of the vase. Now there are 5 flowers in the vase. How many flowers were in the vase to start with?

9. Hayden’s cat had a litter of kittens. 3 kittens were gray, 2 kittens were spotted, and 7 kittens were black. How many kittens did Hayden’s cat have?

10. Pedro brought in 3 red leaves and 6 yellow leaves from the playground. How many leaves does he have in all?

11. Gabriella read 3 books on Monday, 6 books on Tuesday, and 4 books on Wednesday. How many books did Gabriella read in all?

12. If you have 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a bunny. How many cute little noses do they have altogether?

13. If there are 3 inches of snow on the ground in the morning and we get 3 more inches of snow by dinner time. How many inches of snow did we get that day?

14. My cat has 4 paws and my brother’s dog has 4 paws. How many paws are there in all?

15. I had 10 pennies, but I lost 2 of them. How many pennies do I have now?

16. Santiago read 7 books over the summer. Ryan read 5 books. How many more books did Santiago read than Ryan?

17. Andrew put 10 stickers on his notebook. When he got to school he noticed some of the stickers had fallen off. Now Andrew only has 6 stickers on his notebook. How many stickers fell off Andrew’s notebook?

18. Nicole likes to help her mom pick tomatoes from their garden. She counted 9 tomatoes in the garden. 6 tomatoes were red and the rest were green. Nicole and her mom picked all the red tomatoes. How many green tomatoes did Nicole and her mom leave in the garden?

19. My sister and I have 20 pennies. If my sister has 10 pennies, how many pennies do I have?

20. The zoo had 8 tigers. 3 of the tigers moved to another zoo. How many tigers were left?

21. Esther read 3 poems. Magenna read some more poems. Altogether they read 7 poems. How many poems did Magenna read?

22. Haley’s dad bought 8 cheeseburgers. Haley ate 1 of them. How many cheeseburgers does Haley’s dad have left?

23. If you boil 7 eggs in water, and the number of eggs that float is one more than the number that sink, how many eggs float?

24. Rasheed loves to eat jellybeans. His favorite jellybeans are the yellow ones. There were 12 jellybeans in his bag. Rasheed removed all the yellow jellybeans and ate them, leaving 6 jellybeans in his bag. How many yellow jellybeans did Rasheed eat?

25. The gym teacher had 5 basketballs. The next week the gym teacher got some new basketballs. Now the gym teacher has 9 basketballs. How many new basketballs did the gym teacher get?

26. Jamal has 6 toy airplanes and his brother has 4 toy airplanes. How many more toy airplanes does Jamal have than his brother?

27. Antonio has some marbles. His brother Alex gives him 5 more. Now Antonio has 8 marbles. How many marbles did Antonio have to begin with?

28. If you have an 8-pack of crayons and you give your friend 3 of them to use during drawing time. How many crayons do you have in your pack now?

29. Emily has 4 pink erasers and some white erasers. She has 7 erasers in all. How many white erasers does Emily have?

30. Angel serves pizza at her birthday party. The pizza has 12 slices. 8 slices of pizza are eaten by Angel and her guests. How many slices of pizza are left?

31. If you have 9 toys on the floor and your little brother has 6 toys on the floor. How many more toys on the floor do you have?

32. There are 8 windows in the classroom. Some of the windows have decorations on them, 2 of them don’t have any directions. How many windows have decorations?

33. On Saturday, you brought home some fish from the pet store. If 15 of your 18 fish have stripes. How many of your fish are without strips?

34. 8 birds flew to the top of a fence. Some birds flew away and 6 birds stayed. How many birds flew away?

35. There were 6 books on Noah’s shelf. Olivia took some of the books. Now there are 2 books on the shelf. How many books did Olivia take?

36. Ethan has some folders in his backpack and 4 folders in his desk. He has 8 folders altogether. How many folders are in his backpack?

37. Liam has 8 t-shirts. 5 of them have superheroes on them, and the rest are solid colors. How many of Liam’s t-shirts are solid colors?

38. Mary was putting together a 20 piece puzzle. After she finished, she discovered that only 18 pieces were there. How many pieces were missing?

39. Nicholas has 7 cousins. Some of his cousins are girls and 3 of his cousins are boys. How many girl cousins does Nicholas have?

40. It snowed for 6 hours on Monday and 4 hours on Tuesday. How many more hours did it snow on Monday?

41. Charlie’s mom baked 12 chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Charlie ate 2 cookies and his mom and 1 cookie. How many chocolate cookies were left?

42. Melanie has 16 purple pens. Dante has 10 blue pens. Melanie has ____ more pens than Dante has.

43. Sofia has 75 pennies in her bank. How many more pennies will she need to have 100 pennies in her bank?

44. There were 9 cups of soda on the table. Some of the cups were knocked over, and 6 were still standing. How many cups of soda were knocked over?

45. Griffin has 20 board games. Some were under his bed, and 15 were in his closet. How many board games were under Griffin’s bed?

46. Antonio spotted 3 deer sitting at the top of a hill, but all he could see were their eyes. How many eyes did Antonio see in all?

47. Desmond saw 5 bunnies. He counted all of their ears. How many bunny ears did Desmond count?

48. Katie counted all of her toes, and then she counted all her mom’s toes. How many toes did Katie count altogether?

49. Which weighs more? A 15-pound red fox or a 24-pound wild turkey?

50. Which weighs more: a 150-pound white-tailed deer or a 110-pound kangaroo?

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1st Grade Addition Word Problems Up to 20

Welcome to our 1st Grade Addition Word Problems Worksheets. Here you will find a wide range of free printable addition Worksheets, which will help your child practice solving a range of addition problems using numbers with a sum of up to 20.

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1st Grade Addition Word Problems

Addition problems with a sum of up to 20.

Each sheet consists of adding two or three numbers with a total of up to 10, 15 or 20.

There is a space on each sheet for working out, using whichever method you wish your child to use.

There are also UK versions of some of the worksheets which use pounds (£) instead of dollars($).

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• recognise addition word problems;
• add with numbers up to 10, 15 or 20.

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1st Grade Addition Word Problems up to 10

• Addition Word Problems to 10 Sheet 1
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• Addition Word Problems to 10 Sheet 2

This sheets has word problems with 3 addends.

• Addition Word Problems to 10 Sheet 3

1st Grade Addition Word Problems up to 15

• Addition Word Problems to 15 Sheet 1
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• Addition Word Problems to 15 Sheet 3

First Grade Addition Word Problems up to 20

• Addition Word Problems to 20 Sheet 1
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• Addition Word Problems to 20 Sheet 2
• UK Version Sheet 2
• Addition Word Problems to 20 Sheet 3
• UK Version Sheet 3

Looking for some easier worksheets?

Take a look at our Addition sentences to 12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums up to 12 by counting objects.

• Addition Sentences to 12

Looking for some harder worksheets?

Take a look at our 1st Grade Addition facts Worksheets page with numbers up to 12+12.

On this page, your child will learn to work out basic addition sums to 12+12.

• Addition Facts to 20 Worksheets

These sheets involve solving a range of addition word problems within 100.

• Addition Word Problems 2nd grade

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First Grade Place Value & Counting Worksheets

Here you will find a range of Free Printable First Grade Place Value games.

Using these sheets will help your child learn to:

• understand place value to 100.
• Math Place Value Worksheets Tens and Ones
• Basic Math Worksheets - Ordering 2-digit numbers
• Greater than Less than Worksheets - up to 2 digit numbers
• Printable Counting Worksheets to 50
• 1st Grade Math Worksheets Counting by 1s and 10s

More First Grade Addition Worksheets

Here you will find some more of our 1st Grade Addition Worksheets.

• Number Bonds to 10 and 12
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1st Grade Math Word Problems

Here you will find a range of math word problems aimed at first grade level. Each problem sheet is based on an interesting theme such as parties or the seaside.

Using these first grade math worksheets will help your child to:

• Add and subtract with numbers to 12;
• order numbers to 100;
• solve a range of math problems.

All the math problem sheets in this section support Elementary math benchmarks.

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First Grade Math: Word Problems

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When first-grade students begin to learn math, teachers often use word problems and real-life examples to help students understand the complex language of mathematics. This establishes a foundation for higher education that the students will continue for at least the next 11 years.

By the time they finish the first grade, students are expected to know the basics of counting and number patterns, subtraction and addition, comparing and estimation, basic place values like tens and ones, data and graphs, fractions, two and three-dimensional shapes, and time and money logistics.

The following printable PDFs will help teachers better prepare students to grasp these core concepts for mathematics. Read on to learn more about how word problems help children to attain these goals before completing first grade.

Using Printable Worksheets as Teaching Tools

Deb Russell

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 1

This printable PDF provides a set of word problems that can test your student's knowledge of arithmetic problems. It also offers a handy number line on the bottom that students can use to help with their work!

How Word Problems Help First Graders Learn Math

Deb Russell 

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 2

Word problems like those found in this second printable PDF help students grasp the context surrounding why we need and use mathematics in everyday life, so it's essential that teachers ensure that their students understand this context and don't just arrive at an answer based on the math involved.

It breaks down to students understanding the practical application of math. If instead of asking students a question and a series of numbers that need to be solved, a teacher proposes a situation like "Sally has candy to share," students will understand the issue at hand is that she wants to divide them evenly and the solution provides a means to do that.

In this way, students can comprehend the implications of the math and the information they need to know to find the answer: how much candy does Sally have, how many people is she sharing with, and does she want to put any aside for later?

Developing these critical thinking skills as they relate to mathematics are essential for students to continue to study the subject in higher grades.

Shapes Matter, Too!

Print the PDF: Word Problem Worksheet 3

When teaching first-grade students early mathematics subjects with word problem worksheets, it's not just about presenting a situation in which a character has a few of an item and then loses some, it's also about ensuring students understand basic descriptors for shapes and times, measurements, and amounts of money.

In this linked worksheet, for instance, the first question asks students to identify the shape based on the following clues: "I have 4 sides all the same size and I have 4 corners. What am I?" The answer, a square, would only be understood if the student remembers that no other shape has four equal sides and four corners.

Similarly, the second question about time requires that the student be able to calculate addition of hours to a 12-hour system of measurement while question five asks the student to identify number patterns and types by asking about an odd number that's higher than six but lower than nine.

Each of the linked worksheets above covers the full course of mathematics comprehension required for completing the first grade, but it's important that teachers also check to ensure their students understand the context and concepts behind their answers to the questions before allowing them to move to second-grade mathematics.

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