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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Hollis B. –
This is exactly what my students are needing!! Thank you so much for sharing your hard work with teachers!
MaryMinette C. –
Great for math talks,
Heather B. –
Love this!
Jennifer H. –
just what I was looking for, thank you 🙂
Corri W. –
Great resource that can be used in a variety of ways!
Connie C. –
Students enjoy
Kristin C. –
Perfect center activities to implement with our missing addend lessons. Thank you 🙂
Kelsey M. –
Thank you! These are great!!
Wanda F. –
Great resource
Kimberly Bowlsbey –
These were great!
Gibson’s Group –
will be using them next week! Thanks!
Lindsay K. –
Thanks!
Look Who’s in First Grade –
These were great for teaching small groups. Thanks!
Kelly T. –
Great resource!
Christine M. –
Great!
Janelle Cota –
Perfect for our problem of the day. Thank you!