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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

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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