Mathematics·Addition & Subtraction·procedural
Two-Step Word Problems
Solve one- and two-step word problems within 100 using addition and subtraction, with unknowns in all positions
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is advancing their calculation skills — learning to add and subtract larger numbers up to 1000, mastering mental math strategies, and solving more complex word problems.
Evidence of understanding
- Solve a two-step word problem involving adding to and taking from
- Represent a word problem with an equation using a symbol for the unknown
- Solve comparison problems (how many more/fewer) within 100
Assessment prompt
If a word problem says 'Sam had 78 stickers, gave some away, and now has 45 — how many did he give away?', can Two-Step Word Problems work out which operation to use and find the answer?
Standards alignment
2.OA.1US · ccss-math
Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 2