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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Jennifer P. –
I absolutely love this resource. Always amazing quality.
Karrie H. –
Great! Thanks!!
Sarah F. –
Love the scoot activity as part of this pack!
Lyndsey W. –
Great!
The Stylish Educator –
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Heather Blackwell –
Awesome for helping my RTI kids with problem solving. Am able to use across the grade levels.
Tyrone Austin –
Thank you for creating such an amazing product. I cannot wait to use it with my kiddos.
Meaghan M. –
I love the multiple activities! This will make whole group, small group and center time so much easier to plan for my word problem unit! Thank you
Gina Z. –
Awesome!
PassivelyAshley –
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Aundrea M. –
excited to use!
Jennifer H. –
Can’t wait to use!!
Elizabeth Reel –
Great resource, thanks!
Jill C. –
My students have had fun with these!
kayleigh goodrum –
So excited to use this in my classroom! Thank you for sharing!
Michelle Sukup –
Thank you. Another great resource.