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Addition Word Problems - Worksheet 5 - 1st Grade

Medium

Solve real-world addition problems (Medium)

10 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: addition, reading comprehension, problem solving

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 10 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing addition word problems. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

Word problems connect math to real life. They develop reading comprehension alongside mathematical reasoning.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: There are 6 birds in a tree. 5 more land. How many birds total?
Solution Steps:
  1. Start with 6 birds already in the tree.
  2. 5 more join them, so add: 6 + 5.
  3. 6 + 5 = 11. There are 11 birds total.
Answer: 11
Tip: Draw a picture to help you visualize the problem before solving it.
1
There are 7 birds in a tree. 7 more land. How many birds total?
2
Mia reads 10 pages on Monday and 4 on Tuesday. How many total?
3
9 kids are playing. 7 more join. How many are playing now?
4
There are 10 birds in a tree. 6 more land. How many birds total?
5
Mia reads 5 pages on Monday and 9 on Tuesday. How many total?
6
9 kids are playing. 7 more join. How many are playing now?
7
There are 9 birds in a tree. 3 more land. How many birds total?
8
Mia reads 4 pages on Monday and 6 on Tuesday. How many total?
9
5 kids are playing. 8 more join. How many are playing now?
10
There are 10 birds in a tree. 10 more land. How many birds total?

Answer Key

1. 142. 143. 164. 165. 146. 167. 128. 109. 1310. 20

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