Addition and subtraction story problems 2nd grade: 2nd grade math word problem worksheets — free and printable
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Your students have mastered their math facts. They understand basic operations. Now it’s time to tackle some word problems! Read on to discover strategies and resources to help teach word problems to 2nd grade learners.
Why is it important to teach word problems?
Why is it important to teach word problems? Answer: it’s not just because it’s a grade level standard! Word problems allow students to demonstrate a full understanding of the math skills and operations they have learned. Word problems also allow students to use logic, critical thinking, exercise a step-by-step approach, and identify essential information. All of these skills listed are not only important math skills, but also important life skills!
5 Word Problems Strategies for 2nd Grade
There are many different strategies to teach students to solve 2nd grade math word problems. Try one, some, or all of the strategies listed to reach learners of all levels and abilities.
1. Identify Key Words for Each Operation
In every 2nd grade math word problem, there is an important keyword. This keyword will unlock the answer by telling you what operation must be used to correctly solve the problem. For students to be able to identify the correct operation, they need to recognize and understand the word problem keywords for addition and subtraction.
Common keywords for addition word problems:
- in all
- altogether
- sum
- total
- increased by
- plus
- combined
- added to
Common keywords for subtraction word problems:
- difference
- less than
- take away
- minus
- fewer
- left over/left
- remain
- minus
- how many more
Practice reading word problems aloud together. Can your students spot the keyword in each problem?
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CUBES Math Strategy for Word Problems
The CUBES strategy is a helpful way to solve 2nd grade word problems. Use this acronym to help you remember the steps needed to solve a word problem:
C: Circle the numbers
U: Underline the question
B: Box the keywords
E: Eliminate the extra information
S: Solve and check the problem
By using the CUBES strategy, the student is able to break down the word problem into small, manageable parts. This blog post about the CUBES strategy explains everything you need to know about using this strategy with 2nd grade learners. You can download the CUBES math strategy chart FREEBIE here.
3. Draw a Picture to Solve Math Word Problems
A word problem is a math story. Visual learners may benefit from drawing a picture to solve a math word problem. No need to be an artist! Students can draw simple shapes to represent the items in the word problem.
Addition Word Problem Example: There are 21 purple butterflies and 8 pink butterflies in the garden. How many butterflies are there in all?
To solve this problem, a student would draw 21 purple butterflies (or dots/symbols to represent a butterfly), and 8 pink butterflies. Then count all the butterflies to get the answer.
Subtraction Word Problem Example: There are 21 butterflies in the garden. 8 fly away. How many butterflies are left?
To solve this word problem, students would again draw 21 butterflies. To show subtraction, put an X over 8 butterflies. How many remain?
This video does a great job of showing how to use pictures to solve a math word problem:
4. Use objects to solve a word problem
Use math manipulatives to solve word problems! 2nd grade learners will benefit from this visual, hands-on learning aid! Some math manipulatives that can be used to solve word problems include unifix cubes, base ten blocks, counters, erasers, tangrams, popsicle sticks – anything tactile that will help students visualize the problem will do! Also, here’s a list of some of our favorite math manipulatives. A variety of manipulatives can be printed from the Lucky Little Toolkit.
2 Ways to Get Printable Math Manipulatives
5. Write a number sentence
You’ve found the numbers. You know what operation to use. Now it’s time to show that work by writing a number sentence! Solve to find your answer. Need more practice with word problems? Check out the Spiral Math Review Freebie for leveled review!
Download Spiral Math HERE
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Addition Word Problems within 100
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Addition Word Problems within 100
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Addition Word Problems within 100
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Solve ‘Take Apart’ Scenarios Game
Take the pressure off by simplifying subtraction by solving ‘Take Apart’ scenarios.
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Change Unknown Scenarios Game
Shine bright in the math world by learning how to change unknown scenarios.
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Word Problems to Subtract Multiples of 10 Game
Help your child take flight by learning how to solve word problems to subtract multiples of 10.
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Represent ‘Take Apart’ Scenarios Game
Kids must represent ‘Take Apart’ scenarios to practice subtraction.
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Addition Word Problems on Put-Together Scenarios Game
Use your skills to solve addition word problems on put-together scenarios.
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Subtraction Word Problems
Solve ‘Take Apart’ Scenarios Game
Take the pressure off by simplifying subtraction by solving ‘Take Apart’ scenarios.
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Addition Word Problems
Represent ‘Add To’ Situations Game
Dive deep into the world of addition with our ‘Represent ‘Add To’ Situations’ game.
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Change Unknown Scenarios Game
Shine bright in the math world by learning how to change unknown scenarios.
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Represent ‘Put Together’ Situations Game
Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by representing ‘Put Together’ situations.
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Subtraction Word Problems
Word Problems to Subtract Multiples of 10 Game
Help your child take flight by learning how to solve word problems to subtract multiples of 10.
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Solve Word Problems on Adding Three Numbers Game
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Represent How Many More Scenarios Game
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Addition Word Problems within 100
Represent How Many Fewer Scenarios Game
Kids must represent «How Many Fewer» scenarios to practice addition.
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Solve Scenarios with ‘Difference Unknown’ Game
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Addition Word Problems within 100
Solve How Many More Word Problems Game
Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to solve «How Many More» word problems.
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Solve Subtraction Word Problems Game
Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to solve subtraction word problems.
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Addition Word Problems within 100
Solve How Many Fewer Word Problems Game
Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to solve «How Many Fewer» word problems.
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Solve Bigger Unknown Scenarios Game
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2nd class. Cards Tasks for addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers | Educational and methodical material in mathematics (grade 2) on the topic:
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Olya collected 25 mushrooms, and her mother collected 35 mushrooms. In the evening, my mother fried 42 mushrooms. How many mushrooms are left?
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Olya collected 25 mushrooms, and her mother collected 35 mushrooms. In the evening, my mother fried 42 mushrooms. How many mushrooms are left?
Z-1. FI____________________________________________
Olya collected 25 mushrooms, and her mother collected 35 mushrooms. In the evening, my mother fried 42 mushrooms. How many mushrooms are left?
Z-1. FI ____________________________________________
Olya collected 25 mushrooms, and her mother collected 35 mushrooms. In the evening, my mother fried 42 mushrooms. How many mushrooms are left?
Z-1. FI ____________________________________________
Olya collected 25 mushrooms, and her mother collected 35 mushrooms. In the evening, my mother fried 42 mushrooms. How many mushrooms are left?
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There were 30 sweets in the vase. Lena took 12 sweets, and Tanya took 15 sweets. How many candies are left in the vase?
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There were 30 candies in the vase. Lena took 12 sweets, and Tanya took 15 sweets. How many candies are left in the vase?
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There were 30 candies in the vase. Lena took 12 sweets, and Tanya took 15 sweets. How many candies are left in the vase?
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There were 30 sweets in the vase. Lena took 12 sweets, and Tanya took 15 sweets. How many candies are left in the vase?
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There were 30 candies in the vase. Lena took 12 sweets, and Tanya took 15 sweets. How many candies are left in the vase?
Z-3. FI ______________________________________________
There were 15 ships in the port. Soon 23 more ships entered the port. After some time, 17 ships left the port. How many ships are left in the port?
Z-3. FI ______________________________________________
There were 15 ships in the port. Soon 23 more ships entered the port. After some time, 17 ships left the port. How many ships are left in the port?
Z-3. FI ______________________________________________
There were 15 ships in the port. Soon 23 more ships entered the port. After some time, 17 ships left the port. How many ships are left in the port?
Z-3. FI____________________________________________
There were 15 ships in the port. Soon 23 more ships entered the port. After some time, 17 ships left the port. How many ships are left in the port?
Z-3. FI ______________________________________________
There were 15 ships in the port. Soon 23 more ships entered the port. After some time, 17 ships left the port. How many ships are left in the port?
Z-4. FI ____________________________________________
Vova has 14 apples, Dima has 7 apples. How many apples does Denis have if it is known that he has 3 less apples than Vova and Dima together?
Z-4. FI ____________________________________________
Vova has 14 apples, Dima has 7 apples. How many apples does Denis have if it is known that he has 3 less apples than Vova and Dima together?
Z-4. FI ____________________________________________
Vova has 14 apples, Dima has 7 apples. How many apples does Denis have if it is known that he has 3 less apples than Vova and Dima together?
Z-4. FI ____________________________________________
Vova has 14 apples, Dima has 7 apples. How many apples does Denis have if it is known that he has 3 less apples than Vova and Dima together?
Z-4. FI ____________________________________________
Vova has 14 apples, Dima has 7 apples. How many apples does Denis have if it is known that he has 3 less apples than Vova and Dima together?
Examples for addition and subtraction. 2nd grade, second semester.
Examples for addition and subtraction. 2nd grade, second semester.