Description
Support 1st graders with Addition and Subtraction word problems using our set of 40 task cards and learning mats! Focused on solving problems within 30, these math tasks offer interactive and engaging practice to enhance math problem-solving skills. Ideal for elementary math resources and classroom math centers.
This resource includes:
- 40 real-life world problems with real-life connections and a matching photograph (perfect for projecting or displaying during a math talk or mini-lesson)
- 40 real-life word problems (the same as above) on a Problem-Solving Mat (perfect for small-group instruction or a formative assessment)
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Laura M. –
These story problems are great!
Stephanie H. –
Great resource for mat word problems.
Lisa Perrone –
Love these real-life problems, but works better for my 2nd graders.
grace W. –
There is an error on the first problem but aside from that these are beautifully done and my kids are so engaged when we use them as a math warm up!
First Grade Monkey Business –
Great!
Heidi K. –
Thank you for the real life applications!
Laura Jorud –
Thank You!
Erin P. –
Love how relevant these problems are!
Rita D. –
Very nice resource. I enjoy the real life application.
Jennifer M. –
Love this! 🙂
Bronwyn V. –
I love these. They will be perfect for my older low level mathematicians. Questions at their level but they don’t look like they are made for young ones. Thank you
Karen F. –
great problems for students
Diana Y. –
Terrific pictures and realistic problems. I plan on using it with my GT kids first.
Jenna A. –
Real life photos and context has really helped my students to become better math problem solvers! Thank you!
PeriwinklePatchLearning –
Perfect!
Heather F. –
Loved this! The images were beautiful and added to the resource. Thank you!