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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Jenna B –
This can be a tricky concept so I love all the word problems to practice with! Thank you!
Yvette G. –
Can’t wait to use with my students. Thank you!
Laura D. –
Great as all of your previous items bought!!
Meri C. –
I love all of your products and look forward to using them! Gotta support other KY girls!
Sunshine and Design –
Perfect! Thank you!
Catherine R. –
I just love your first grade products! This one is wonderful! I look forward to using it with my firsties because the missing addend skill can be a challenging one to master. This unit is a great addition to my files. Thank you for all your hard work!
LeAja Brown Frencher –
Great product!
Second Grade Stories –
These cards are a great way to get my students really thinking about math. I love the way your resources go above and beyond the concrete skills!
Allison G. –
Thanks for another great resource!
Flor J. –
I love using your products!
Shelby L. –
Thank you!
Breagh Vollman –
Guided Math Problem Solving!!! Complete! Love it!
Angie P. –
Thank you.
Erica B. –
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Jennifer Downs –
great resource!
Meredith Irons –
Great practice for missing addends!