Description
Strengthen your students’ understanding of addition and subtraction with this set of Missing Addend Word Problems—ideal for math centers, small groups, or independent practice. These task cards and math journal prompts focus on building logical reasoning and helping students analyze part-part-whole relationships, a key concept in early math instruction.
Unlike traditional word problems that ask for a total, missing addend problems require students to identify the unknown part. This format challenges them to think critically and prepares them for more complex, two-step problems they’ll encounter in later grades.
What’s Included:
- 20 missing addend word problems covering:
- Start Unknown
- Change Unknown
- Result Unknown
- 3 flexible formats:
- Task Cards (in color)
- Math Journal Prompts (black and white)
- Google Slides (digital, in color)
Use this versatile resource to support whole-group instruction, small-group work, math centers, or as independent math journal prompts. It’s a meaningful way to deepen student understanding of add and subtract concepts while encouraging real-world problem-solving.
Looking for even more word problem practice?
Check out the 1st Grade Word Problems within 20 Bundle—featuring addition, subtraction, comparison, and missing addend problems in one easy-to-use pack. It’s a perfect next step to keep students engaged and growing in their problem-solving skills.
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Christine F. –
I used them for a math summer school class
Amanda R. –
love it
Lindsey Estes- For the Love of Teaching –
Perfect for a second grade solve the room!
Ursula S. –
Thank you
Wendy L. –
Awesome Product!
Amanda V. –
My students loved these problems. They really seemed to understand these types of problems after all the practice.
KELSEY C. –
Great resource!! Thank you!
Traci J. –
Great Resource! Thanks!
Anne P. –
Very challenging for my first graders! Love this resource!
Tamara M. –
Thanks
Amelia H. –
Missing addend word problems are always difficult for my students to master and this resource was a quick and easy way to work on this skill.
Rachael G. –
Awesome Resource!
Rebecca S. –
Great product.
Kelly Hallahan –
Great resource!
Roxanne R. –
Love this resource!
Madam CJ –
Student friendly resource to reinforce complex skill: finding the missing addend/part.