Grade 1 Addition & Subtraction Worksheets
Free printable addition & subtraction practice for Grade 1 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
Practice Worksheet
Grade 1 Addition & Subtraction Practice
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.8 + 2 = _____
- 2.13 - 11 = _____
- 3.13 + 1 = _____
- 4.5 - 1 = _____
- 5.9 + 1 = _____
- 6.17 - 3 = _____
Show answer key
- Question 1: 10
- Question 2: 2
- Question 3: 14
- Question 4: 4
- Question 5: 10
- Question 6: 14
Free Practice Worksheets
Print, solve on paper, then upload a photo for AI feedback and feedback.
Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.8 + 5 =
- 2.12 - 4 =
- 3.7 + 6 =
- 4.15 - 3 =
- 5.9 + 9 =
- 6.18 - 7 =
A selection of topic skills
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Solve the addition problem: 8 + 7 =
- 2.Solve the subtraction problem: 15 - 6 =
- 3.Compare the two numbers using <, >, or =: 12 ___ 18
- 4.Word Problem: Sarah has 9 stickers. Her friend gives her 5 more. How many stickers does Sarah have now?
- 5.Word Problem: There are 14 apples in a bowl. If you eat 4 apples, how many apples are left?
- 6.Fill in the missing number in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12
What Your Child Will Learn
Grade 1 formally introduces the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction through fact families. Students learn that a single set of three numbers — like 4, 5, and 9 — connects into four related facts: 4 + 5 = 9, 5 + 4 = 9, 9 − 4 = 5, and 9 − 5 = 4. Understanding this relationship helps students use known addition facts to solve subtraction problems, rather than treating them as unrelated skills.
Students practise both operations to 20, learning strategies like counting on for addition and counting back or 'thinking addition' for subtraction. A key skill this year is choosing the correct operation in a word problem — recognizing the language of joining ('in all,' 'altogether') versus separating or comparing ('left,' 'more than'). This decision-making is just as important as computing the answer.
Skills Covered
- Building and using fact families to 20
- Using known addition facts to solve subtraction problems
- Choosing the correct operation based on word problem language
- Counting on (addition) and counting back (subtraction) strategies
- Writing related addition and subtraction sentences
- Solving one-step word problems involving joining, separating, and comparing
Curriculum Aligned: Aligned with Strand B (Number): understanding subtraction as the inverse of addition and developing fluency with facts to 20.
Parent Tip: Write a fact family triangle with three numbers and have your child generate all four number sentences. Seeing the same numbers work both ways cements the inverse relationship.
What your child will practice
- Addition Facts to 10Use objects, diagrams, and equations to represent, describe, and solve situations involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers that add up to no more than 10.
- Subtraction Facts to 10Recall and demonstrate addition facts for numbers up to 10, and related subtraction facts.
Want Personalized Addition & Subtraction Practice?
Create a free family account for one personalized worksheet and one homework check, with saved work and progress for every learner. Premium unlocks unlimited AI practice and homework checks.
Create a Free AccountFinished the worksheet? Review it with AI feedback
Snap a photo of your child's completed Grade 1 addition & subtraction work and review AI feedback on the answers and steps it can read.
Check my workFrequently Asked Questions
How many addition and subtraction problems should my child practice daily?
10-15 problems per day is a good target. Consistency matters more than volume. Short daily sessions build fluency without causing frustration.
What strategies help with addition and subtraction?
Number bonds, counting on, making ten, and using a number line are effective strategies. Start with manipulatives for younger students, then transition to mental math.
When should my child memorize addition and subtraction facts?
Most curricula expect basic fact fluency (sums to 20) by the end of Grade 2. Focus on understanding first, then build speed through regular practice.