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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Ashley F. –
Great resource
With A Primary Purpose –
I mainly use the word problem task cards, but this product came with so many great things! It’s been helpful for whole group to small group and differentiating for high achievers. Love it!
Kristine S. –
great resource!
Madelyne S. –
I love this resource! It was a great way for my kids to learn about missing addends. I highly recommend this product.
Pamela M. –
These are great for my problem solving station.
Paige A. –
I love this product for my first graders! Thank you so much!
Katherine A. –
Thank you for sharing!
Christi Squires –
Great resource!
Kristina M. –
I loved the word problems and task cards. They were great in my math centers!!
Linda D. –
Love these!
Abby O. –
Thanks!
Miranda F. –
Exactly what I needed, thanks!
Joanna S. –
I used every version of each problem, thanks!
Claudia F. –
Thanks!
Moving Forward in First –
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to use it with my Firsties!
Mrs Hoffmans Creations –
Great! Thanks!