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Addition and subtraction word problems

Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10 using objects or drawings

Suggested ages 4–6

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Evidence of understanding

  • Solve 'There are 6 apples, 2 are eaten, how many left?' using counters
  • Solve 'add to' and 'take from' result-unknown problems
  • Solve 'put together/take apart' problems with total unknown

Assessment prompt

If you say 'There are 7 birds on a fence and 3 fly away — how many are left?', can Addition and subtraction word problems work it out using their fingers, counters, or a quick drawing?

Standards alignment

K.OA.2US · ccss-math

Solve Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K

Maths/Y1/AS/4GB · uk-nc-2013

Solve one-step addition and subtraction problems

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1