This worksheet is an excellent tool for teaching kindergarten math story problems. It helps young learners solve problems by breaking them down into easy, manageable steps. Teachers can use this worksheet to guide students through different strategies, such as drawing pictures, using ten frames, following number lines, and breaking down problems with number bonds. These methods make solving math problems simple and fun for children.
How to use this worksheet:
Ask the child to read the problem: “There were 10 cupcakes on the tray, but 2 were eaten. How many cupcakes are left on the tray?” Ensure that they understand it. Discuss the key elements of the problem. There were 10 cupcakes, and 2 were eaten. Explain that these pieces of information will help in solving the problem.
Choose one or more strategies to solve the problem.
Draw a picture:
Ask the child to draw a picture representing the problem in the designated box. For example, they can draw 10 cupcakes on the tray and then cross out 2 to show the ones that were eaten.
Use a ten-frame:
Guide the child to represent the problem using the ten frame. Ask the child to fill in 10 boxes for the cupcakes on the tray, then cross out 2 boxes to represent the cupcakes that were eaten.
Follow the number line:
Show the child how to use the number line to solve the problem. Start at number 10 (representing the cupcakes on the tray). Move 2 steps to the left, landing on number 8.
Deeper engagement with the problem.
Use number bonds:
Ask the child to break down the problem using number bonds. The number bond will show the number 10 split into 8 (cupcakes left on the tray) and 2 (cupcakes eaten). Answer: The number bond should have 10 as the whole, with 8 and 2 as the parts.
Write the sentence:
Have the child write a complete math sentence that answers the word problem in the provided space. Answer: 10-2=8.
This worksheet is a great resource for practicing kindergarten math story problems. It’s an essential addition to any classroom, helping students build strong math skills while having fun. Download this worksheet today to enhance your math resources!
Printing options: black lines.
