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Zero Pairs Worksheet

Practice identifying and creating zero pairs with this first-grade math worksheet.

Grade 1 Math Number SenseZero Pairs
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Fill in the BlanksMultiple Choice2 Short AnswerTrue / FalseCustom

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.B.3CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5

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Zero Pairs Practice

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember, a zero pair is when you have one positive and one negative together, which equals zero.

1. A positive 1 and a negative 1 make a   pair.

2. When you add a zero pair, the sum is always  .

3. If you have 3 positive counters and 3 negative counters, you have   zero pairs.

4. Which of these is a zero pair?

a

+2 and -1

b

+3 and +3

c

+4 and -4

d

-5 and -5

5. Which group of counters shows a zero pair?

a

++

b

+-

c

--

d

+++

6. Draw a picture to show three zero pairs. Use '+' for positive and '-' for negative.

7. Adding a zero pair to a number changes the value of the number.

T

True

F

False

8. A zero pair is always made of two numbers that are the same.

T

True

F

False

9. Explain in your own words what a zero pair is and why it is useful.

10. Use the number line to show how +2 and -2 make a zero pair. Draw arrows for each number starting from zero.

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