More Word Problems - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Make it Easy Strategies
In the "More Word Problems" lesson, designed for Grade 1 students, learners will delve into the realm of applying operations within 100 to solve word problems. Through engaging activities such as the 'Solve Problems by Counting Worksheet,' 'Tricky Problems' series, and 'Addition and Subtraction Word Problems,' students will master the art of transforming real-world scenarios into mathematical expressions. This lesson is a cornerstone of the "Make it Easy Strategies" chapter, focusing on building foundational skills in addition, subtraction, and effective counting techniques.
Why is this important? Mastering word problems equips students with the ability to apply mathematical operations to everyday situations, enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Such competency is not only essential for academic success in mathematics but also vital for daily life, enabling them to make informed decisions based on numerical information. By tackling both straightforward and more challenging problems, students will develop resilience and confidence in their mathematical abilities, laying a solid foundation for future learning and real-world applications.
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Activity 1 / Solve Problems by Counting Worksheet
Using a number line is an effective strategy for new mathematicians. This brightly colored free downloadable worksheet will give your young math student practice using a number line with the intent of later automaticity, and they'll be able to successfully solve basic addition and subtraction word problems as they count on or count back. They'll work on cementing those facts in their brains for later efficiency when adding and subtracting.
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Activity 2 / Tricky Problems Part 1
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Activity 3 / Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1
Being able to visualize what is happening in a word problem is an important element in solving them. That's why this fun and engaging PDF worksheet is a great way to get your mathematician to create familiar pictures in their heads using facts from number stories. Then, they'll be able to check boxes by equations that appropriately match the math facts, and gain confidence in solving basic addition word problems.
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Activity 4 / Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2
Let your little mathematician visualize the number story that involves Sandy's sweets! Being able to create connections and pictures in their head is a first step for new math learners when it comes to solving word problems and this engaging downloadable worksheet gives them practice in doing so. Once they've put the picture in their heads, they'll be able to use the math facts to solve for the sums, and then identify the appropriate number sentences to match the story.
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Activity 5 / Addition and Subtraction Word Problems - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to solve 1-2 step addition and subtraction word problems.
