This worksheet is a great tool for teaching young students how to solve mixed addition and subtraction word problems. It guides children through each problem step by step, making it easy for them to understand and find the solution. Teachers can use this worksheet to help students explore different strategies, such as drawing pictures, using ten frames, following number lines, and breaking down problems with number bonds. These methods make learning math both engaging and effective for young learners.
How to use this worksheet:
Ask the child to read the problem: “There was 1 toy car on the floor, but it got lost. How many toy cars are left on the floor?” Ensure that they understand it. Discuss the key elements of the problem. There was 1 toy car, and it got lost. 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 1 toy car on the floor and then cross it out to show that it got lost.
Use a ten-frame:
Guide the child to represent the problem using the ten frame. Ask the child to fill in 1 box for the toy car on the floor and then cross it out to represent that it got lost.
Follow the number line:
Show the child how to use the number line to solve the problem. Start at number 1 (representing the toy car on the floor). Move 1 step to the left, landing on number 0.
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 1 split into 1 (toy car lost) and 0 (toy cars left). Answer: The number bond should have 1 as the whole, with 1 and 0 as the parts.
Write the sentence:
Have the child write a complete math sentence that answers the word problem in the provided space. Answer: 1-1=0.
This worksheet is excellent for practicing mixed addition and subtraction word problems. It’s a valuable tool for any classroom, helping students build strong math skills while making learning enjoyable. Download this worksheet today to support your students’ success in math!
Printing options: black lines.
