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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Kim H. –
This is a great resource that really helped my students.
Sharon H. –
I used this for small group reteach for 1st graders.
Marie G. –
I printed out this resource and put them on a binder ring. This helped keep them together. My students found this resource engaging. Thank you.
Donna N. –
Missing part word problems are difficult to solve. This resource has so many different problems that I could focus on one type of problem. I also used this with a tutoring group. The pictures made it very engaging for the students.
Chelsey C. –
I used this resource during a math center & it was great.
holly fudge –
Great
Azucena N. –
Great resource!
Pam G. –
Very helpful!
Debbie C. –
Great resource
Jill W. –
Great resource! Thank you!
sydney L. –
Great Resource!
Olivia Jones –
Great resource!
Grace K. –
Great!
Lynzi H. –
This was a skill my students really struggled with, so any and all resources I could find to help supplement were a must have. This a great resource that used in small groups.
Brittany B. –
I used this resource in my math small groups. It worked great.
Kindness in the Classroom –
These were too challenging for most of my first graders, but were a great resource for enrichment.