Addition: Sums 50 or Less

Addition Word Problems – Sums 50 or Less
Grade 1 Addition Word Problems

This engaging worksheet is crafted to help early learners build confidence by solving addition word problems with sums up to 50. Each question features everyday scenarios familiar to young students—like collecting toys, counting snacks, or sharing books—to make math feel meaningful and relatable. The clean design and accessible language support both classroom and at-home learning.

Purpose:
This worksheet enhances number sense and early problem-solving by encouraging students to read short scenarios and apply addition in real-life contexts. It builds comprehension skills alongside math fluency, reinforcing the connection between numbers and daily experiences.

Activities:

• Read each story-based addition problem.
• Identify the numbers involved in the situation.
• Solve the equation using mental math, number lines, fingers, or objects.
• Write the sum clearly in the answer space.

Materials Needed:

• Pencil or marker
• Printed worksheet
• Optional: Counting cubes or small objects for a visual aid

Worksheet Specifications:

• Page Size: 8.5″ x 11″ (Letter)
• Orientation: Portrait
• Skill Focus: Addition within 50, story problem interpretation, counting strategies

Instructions for Use:

Part 1 – Story Exploration:

• Read each problem with the student or as a class.
• Ask key questions like “What are they counting?” or “What happened in the story?”

Part 2 – Equation and Answer:

• Write the matching number sentence (e.g., 24 + 12 = ?).
• Add the numbers and write the total.

Part 3 – Practice and Support:

• Offer encouragement for checking answers.
• Revisit tricky problems using drawings, counters, or partner discussion.

This worksheet promotes mathematical thinking, supports language development, and empowers young learners to apply math in their everyday world, making addition both enjoyable and practical.