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Grade 1 Math Story Problems

This worksheet helps first-grade students practice solving simple math story problems involving addition and subtraction within 20.

Grade 1 Math Math Word ProblemsMath Story Problems
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3 Short Answer

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1

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mathstory problemsword problemsgrade 1additionsubtraction
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Grade 1 Math Story Problems

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Read each story problem carefully. Use the number line or draw pictures to help you solve the problem. Write your answer on the line.

1. Mia has 5 red apples. Her friend gives her 3 green apples. How many apples does Mia have in all?

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2. There are 6 birds on a branch. 4 more birds fly to the branch. How many birds are on the branch now?

3. A dog has 9 bones. He buries 2 of them. How many bones does the dog have left?

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4. There are 7 cookies on a plate. You eat 3 cookies. How many cookies are left?

5. A flower has 4 petals. Another flower has 5 petals. How many petals do they have together?

6. You have 10 balloons. 3 balloons float away. How many balloons do you have now?