Word Problems to 20
On this page children practise solving one-step stories with addition or subtraction up to 20. Start with the short method and the examples, then use the online practice or print a worksheet with answers.
How to solve this
- Read the story slowly.
- Circle or say the numbers you hear.
- Decide whether the story is about getting more or having less.
Examples
Lena has 7 apples. She gets 4 more. How many apples now?
11
Tom has 15 stickers. He gives away 3. How many are left?
12
Practice problems with answers
Solve these problems on paper or out loud, then check the answer key. The online practice and the printable worksheet give a new set every time.
- Leo has 9 stickers. Leo gets 4 more. How many are there now?
- Nina has 14 books. Nina gives away 10. How many are left?
- Max has 20 cookies. Max gives away 6. How many are left?
- Lena has 6 stickers. Lena gets 13 more. How many are there now?
- Nina has 8 cookies. Nina gives away 2. How many are left?
- Tom has 9 cookies. Tom gives away 5. How many are left?
- Leo has 9 apples. Leo gets 2 more. How many are there now?
- Tom has 10 cookies. Tom gives away 8. How many are left?
Show answers
- 13
- 4
- 14
- 19
- 6
- 4
- 11
- 2