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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carilu H. –
thank you
Learning Thru Wonder –
This is amazing! Thanks!
Gina Vaughan –
Great resource especially for my second graders that have trouble with missing addends. Fun way to get them engaged!
Natasha N. –
Great for centers! And to work through with small groups
Ashley O. –
Love this product!!
1st Grade Scholars –
Such a great way to practice word problems My kiddos love this set.
Jaime D. –
exactly what was missing from our curriculum!
Chelsie Schlesinger –
My kids loved using these in their Math Journal. I loved having word problems already perfectly written for me! Win Win!
Elizabeth Westgate –
These are great for our math journals.
The Inked Educator –
Thank you!
Shelby F. –
Awesome! Thank you!
Kenedra B. –
Great resource.
JAYNA AREVALO –
Looking forward to using the Number Talks
Courtney K. –
Perfect missing addend word problems. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Buyer W. –
such a great resource! Your products cut my work in half – thanks!
Emily M. –
Awesome!