Math Grade K-1

Word Problems Adding and Subtracting to 10

Solve simple story problems with numbers up to 10

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Solve simple story problems with numbers up to 10

Math - Grade K-1

Instructions: Read each story problem carefully. Draw a picture, count objects, or write a number sentence to show your thinking.
  1. 1
    Three red apples and two green apples.

    Mia has 3 red apples and 2 green apples. How many apples does Mia have in all?

  2. 2
    Six ducks in a pond, with two swimming away.

    There are 6 ducks in a pond. 2 ducks swim away. How many ducks are left in the pond?

  3. 3
    Four blocks on a rug with three more blocks added.

    Ben puts 4 blocks on the rug. Then he adds 3 more blocks. How many blocks are on the rug now?

  4. 4
    A cat with four toy mice nearby and one hidden toy mouse.

    A cat has 5 toy mice. The cat loses 1 toy mouse. How many toy mice does the cat have now?

  5. 5
    Two birds on a fence and five more birds landing.

    Sam sees 2 birds on a fence. 5 more birds land on the fence. How many birds are on the fence?

  6. 6
    Five crayons in a box and three crayons outside.

    There are 8 crayons in a box. Ana takes out 3 crayons. How many crayons are still in the box?

  7. 7
    One blue balloon and six yellow balloons.

    Liam has 1 blue balloon and 6 yellow balloons. How many balloons does Liam have altogether?

  8. 8
    Six cookies on a plate with four crumb piles nearby.

    There are 10 cookies on a plate. 4 cookies are eaten. How many cookies are left?

  9. 9
    Three shells and four more shells on sand.

    Nora finds 3 shells at the beach. Then she finds 4 more shells. How many shells does Nora have now?

  10. 10
    Four oranges in a basket and five oranges outside.

    A basket has 9 oranges. 5 oranges are taken out. How many oranges are left in the basket?

  11. 11
    Four stars drawn on a paper.

    Eli draws 2 stars. Then he draws 2 more stars. How many stars did Eli draw in all?

  12. 12
    An empty-looking fish tank with fish hidden in a cave.

    There are 7 fish in a tank. 7 fish hide in a cave. How many fish can you still see?

  13. 13
    Five stickers and five more stickers.

    A teacher has 5 stickers. She gets 5 more stickers. How many stickers does she have now?

  14. 14
    Two frogs on a log and four frogs jumping off.

    There are 6 frogs on a log. 4 frogs jump off. How many frogs are still on the log?

  15. 15
    Four pencils with one more pencil being given.

    Jade has 4 pencils. Her friend gives her 1 more pencil. How many pencils does Jade have now?

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