Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Word Questions: Elementary Subtraction
Simple word problems challenge your subtraction skills. If you get stuck, use the clues and the number line for help.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2
In this exercise, students practice addition and subtraction word problems 2. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Word Problems With "More" and "Fewer" 1
In this exercise, students practice word problems with "more" and "fewer". Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Word Problems With "More" and "Fewer" 2
In this exercise, students practice word problems with "more" and "fewer" 2. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Word Problems With "More" and "Fewer" 1
Practice solving word problems by finding how many more (or fewer) objects there are. Numbers used are 20 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 1
Practice adding and subtracting to solve word problems. Numbers used are 20 or less. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Word Problems and Technology
This lesson gives students hands-on experience creating and illustrating word problems.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Add Three Numbers Word Problems
Practice adding three numbers with these word problems. Don't sweat if you answer a question wrong, there will be a detailed explanation with an example to help you!
Other
After School Excellence: Word Problems Grades 1 3
This is a resource for elementary word problems. It links to interactive and hands-on sites with videos and strategies.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Word Problems [Pdf]
Solve the given real-world word problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adding and Subtracting on the Number Line Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice adding and subtracting on the number line in word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video tutorial, get hints, and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find the Missing Number (Add and Subtract Within 100)
Practice solving problems like "___ - 45 = 27" where you have to figure out the missing value in an addition or subtraction equation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Boys and Girls, Variation 2
Learners are asked to solve a word problem with both addends unknown. They will write an equation and draw a picture to use to explain their answer.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Boys and Girls, Variation 1
This word problem focuses on the Put Together/Take Apart contexts for addition and subtraction. Students may use objects, pictures, or equations to represent their solutions. Examples and explanations are provided.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: At the Park
Students will solve a variety of word problems with differing levels of difficulty. They may use objects, pictures, or equations to represent their solutions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 20 Tickets
Students are given a word problem with multiple solutions. They are challenged to solve the problem using manipulatives, to draw a picture to represent their work, and possibly record their responses using equations. Examples of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Daisies in Vases
Students will solve a word problem with various outcomes by creating a meaningful representation of the problem by using objects, pictures, or equations. An explanation is provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Subtraction Word Problems Numbers Up to 20
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows a subtraction word problem with numbers less than 20 and describes how to solve the problem. The video is followed by a series of practice questions...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Everyday Math
Students will work as a class to solve word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and simple fractions. To culminate the lesson, students will create their own word problems.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Put Together or Take Away?
First graders learn the basics of 1.OA.1 by mixing addition and subtraction word problems from day 1. The focus question is: Put together or take away?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 2
Practice solving more challenging word problems with addition and subtraction. Numbers used are 20 or less.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems 1
Practice adding and subtracting to solve word problems. Numbers used are 20 or less.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Unit Assessment on Measurement Concepts
Move over Van Halen because today we are all going to "Jump." So go ahead and jump as students solve an assessment piece and story problems involving jump lengths. If you are under 30, please Google Van Halen before proceeding.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: What Are Our Norms for How We Listen?
This instructional activity helps build a strong culture of problem solvers, and it can work as an introduction in 1st grade or as a Kindergarten instructional activity!