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Match the Operation: Kindergarten Math Word Problems

Kindergarten math worksheet to help students identify the correct operation (addition or subtraction) for simple word problems.

Kindergarten Math Math Word ProblemsIdentifying Operations in Word Problems
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6 Multiple Choice

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

Topics

kindergartenmathword problemsadditionsubtractionoperations
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Match the Operation: Kindergarten Math Word Problems

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Read each word problem. Circle the correct sign that shows how to solve the problem.

1. Mia has 3 apples. Her friend gives her 2 more apples. How many apples does Mia have now?

a

+

b

-

c

=

d

x

2. There are 5 birds on a tree. 2 birds fly away. How many birds are left?

a

+

b

-

c

=

d

x

3. Tom has 4 toy cars. He gets 1 more toy car for his birthday. How many toy cars does Tom have in all?

a

+

b

-

c

=

d

x

4. Sarah has 6 cookies. She eats 3 cookies. How many cookies are left?

a

+

b

-

c

=

d

x

5. There are 2 red flowers and 4 yellow flowers in the garden. How many flowers are there in total?

a

+

b

-

c

=

d

x

6. A cat has 4 kittens. 1 kitten goes to a new home. How many kittens are left with the cat?

a

+

b

-

c

=

d

x