1st grade matching word problems to equations worksheets
Your child reads a short story problem and picks the number sentence that matches it, before working out any answer.
Common Core 1.OA.A.1 (Operations and Algebraic Thinking)
Sample problems
- Sample 1Kim finds 2 shells. Lee finds 3 shells. Max finds 4 shells. How many shells do they find in all? Which expression can be used to answer the question?
A. 2 + 3 + 4
B. 2 + 3
C. 2 + 3 − 4Answer: A
- Sample 2A jar has 4 red beads and 3 blue beads. How many beads are in the jar? Which expression can be used to answer the question?
A. 4 − 3
B. 4 + 4
C. 4 + 3Answer: C
- A bit harderZoe draws 6 stars. Then she draws 5 stars and 2 more stars. How many stars does she draw? Which expression can be used to answer the question?
A. 6 + 5
B. 6 + 5 − 2
C. 6 + 5 + 2Answer: C
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