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.
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.
Free Practice Worksheets
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Read each story carefully and solve the problem.
- 1.Lily has 5 red balloons and 3 blue balloons. How many balloons does Lily have in total?
- 2.Tom has 8 toy cars. He gives 2 toy cars to his friend. How many toy cars does Tom have left?
- 3.There are 7 birds sitting on a tree. 4 more birds fly to the tree. How many birds are on the tree now?
- 4.Sarah baked 10 cookies. She ate 3 of them. How many cookies are left?
- 5.A farmer has 6 apples in one basket and 5 apples in another basket. How many apples does the farmer have altogether?
- 6.There are 9 frogs in a pond. 3 frogs jump out of the pond. How many frogs are still in the pond?
Full range of grade expectations
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Sarah has 7 red apples and 5 green apples. How many apples does Sarah have in total?
- 2.Tom had 12 cookies. He ate 3 cookies. How many cookies does Tom have left?
- 3.Maria has a pizza cut into 4 equal slices. She eats 1 slice. What fraction of the pizza did Maria eat? Write it as a fraction.
- 4.There are 15 birds on a tree. 8 birds fly away. How many birds are still on the tree?
- 5.Leo has 10 toy cars. His friend Ben has 14 toy cars. Who has more toy cars?
- 6.A baker made 20 cupcakes. He sold 10 cupcakes. If he wants to make another batch of 10 cupcakes, how many cupcakes will he have in total then?
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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.