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Three Addends - Worksheet 4 - 1st Grade

Medium

Add three single-digit numbers (Medium)

18 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: addition, multi-step

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing adding three numbers. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

Adding three numbers requires students to think strategically about which numbers to add first, developing flexible mathematical thinking.

  • Add three numbers together
  • Look for combinations that make 10
  • Use the commutative and associative properties
  • Reorder addends to make the calculation easier
  • Solve word problems that involve three separate quantities

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: 4 + 3 + 6 = ___
Solution Steps:
  1. Look for friendly numbers: 4 + 6 = 10!
  2. Now add the remaining: 10 + 3 = 13.
Answer: 13
Tip: You can add numbers in any order. Look for combinations that make 10 first!
1
2 + 5 + 6 =
2
2 + 3 + 6 =
3
5 + 1 + 3 =
4
4 + 5 + 1 =
5
3 + 5 + 4 =
6
4 + 1 + 1 =
7
5 + 1 + 6 =
8
6 + 5 + 1 =
9
1 + 1 + 5 =
10
3 + 5 + 1 =
11
2 + 5 + 1 =
12
4 + 4 + 4 =
13
1 + 3 + 1 =
14
5 + 4 + 6 =
15
5 + 1 + 1 =
16
3 + 6 + 1 =
17
1 + 2 + 5 =
18
4 + 5 + 4 =

Answer Key

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This worksheet focuses on addition, multi-step. It is designed for 1st Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.

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