Grade 1 Math

Word Problems to 20

Word Problems to 20 helps children practise solving one-step stories with addition or subtraction up to 20. Read the short guide and look through the examples before choosing online practice or a printable worksheet.

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