Grade 1 Word Problems Worksheets
Free printable word problems practice for Grade 1 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
Practice Worksheet
Grade 1 Word Problems Practice
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Maya has 8 stickers and gets 1 more. How many stickers does she have now?
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- 2.Noah has 12 blocks and gives away 6. How many blocks are left?
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- 3.Maya has 11 stickers and gets 6 more. How many stickers does she have now?
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- 4.Noah has 8 blocks and gives away 7. How many blocks are left?
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- 5.Maya has 6 stickers and gets 3 more. How many stickers does she have now?
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- 6.Noah has 12 blocks and gives away 4. How many blocks are left?
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Show answer key
- Question 1: 9
- Question 2: 6
- Question 3: 17
- Question 4: 1
- Question 5: 9
- Question 6: 8
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.Sam has 8 red apples and 5 green apples. How many apples does Sam have in total?
- 2.There were 14 birds in a tree. 4 birds flew away. How many birds are left in the tree?
- 3.Mia has 12 stickers. She gives 6 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Mia have now?
- 4.A baker has 7 chocolate cupcakes and 9 vanilla cupcakes. How many cupcakes does the baker have altogether?
- 5.There are 18 pencils in a box. If you take away 5 pencils, how many pencils are left in the box?
- 6.Ben has 6 toy cars. His brother gives him 7 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Ben have now?
Full range of grade expectations
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Sarah has 12 red apples and 7 green apples. How many apples does she have in total?
- 2.There are 18 birds sitting on a fence. If 5 birds fly away, how many birds are left on the fence?
- 3.Leo has 24 stickers and Mia has 31 stickers. Who has more stickers, and how many more do they have than the other person?
- 4.A baker has a round cake. He cuts the cake into 2 equal pieces. What do we call one of these pieces?
- 5.Ben is skip counting by 2s to reach 20. He says 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14. What are the next three numbers he should say?
- 6.A stop sign has 8 sides. If you have 2 stop signs, how many sides are there in total?
What Your Child Will Learn
Grade 1 word problems introduce students to translating a short story into a math equation, focusing on one-step addition and subtraction situations. Students practise identifying the important numbers in a problem, deciding whether items are being combined or taken away, and using pictures, counters, or number lines to model the action before writing an equation.
The emphasis is on reading comprehension as much as computation: students learn to look for clue words like 'in all,' 'left,' and 'more,' while also understanding that clue words alone are not enough — they must picture what is actually happening in the story. Problems stay within sums and differences to 20, giving students a manageable number range to focus entirely on the thinking process of choosing and setting up the right operation.
Skills Covered
- Identifying the numbers and action in a one-step story problem
- Choosing between addition and subtraction based on the situation
- Modelling word problems with counters, pictures, or number lines
- Writing an equation to match a word problem
- Recognizing common clue words while checking they match the story
- Solving comparison problems (how many more, how many fewer)
Curriculum Aligned: A cross-strand focus connecting Strand B (Number) with the mathematical processes of problem-solving and reasoning, emphasizing reading comprehension alongside computation.
Parent Tip: Ask your child to explain the story in their own words before solving — 'What is happening? What do we need to find out?' This slows them down just enough to avoid guessing at the operation.
What your child will practice
- Whole Numbers to 50Read, represent, compose, and decompose whole numbers up to and including 50, using a variety of tools and strategies, and describe various ways they are used in everyday life.
- Comparing and Ordering NumbersCompare and order whole numbers up to and including 50, in various contexts.
- Counting StrategiesEstimate the number of objects in collections of up to 50, and verify by counting.
- Fractions IntroductionUse drawings to represent and solve fair-share problems that involve sharing up to 10 items among 2 or 4 sharers, including problems that result in whole numbers and half portions.
- 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.
- Addition and Subtraction StrategiesUse mental math strategies, including estimation, to add and subtract whole numbers that add up to no more than 20, and explain the strategies used.
- Number RelationshipsUse objects, drawings, and standard notation to represent the composition and decomposition of numbers up to 20.
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Check my workFrequently Asked Questions
Why does my child struggle with word problems?
Word problems require reading comprehension plus math skills. Teach a systematic approach: read carefully, identify what's asked, find the key information, choose an operation, and check the answer.
How can I help my child with word problems?
Practice identifying keywords (total, difference, each, shared equally). Draw pictures or diagrams. Start with simple one-step problems and gradually increase complexity.
Are word problems more important than computation?
Both are essential. Word problems show how math applies to real situations and develop critical thinking. Strong computation skills make word problems easier to solve.