Maths Unit: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Allow your students to go deeper than just identifying key words in word problems. This unit is focused on teaching the different types of word problems and encourages students to determine exactly what type of question they have encountered and the correct operation to solve the problem. The unit plan includes a step-by-step presentation, posters, student reference card, worksheets, a quiz, games and a formative assessment. Help your students identify and understand what a word problem is asking and provide them with strategies to help them solve them!
Having trouble downloading?
Follow our step-by-step guide
Learning goals
- We are learning to solve problems by using number sentences for addition or subtraction.
- We are learning to add and subtract one- and two-digit numbers, using a variety of strategies, e.g. partitioning, doubles, near doubles, bridging to 10 and rearranging and regrouping of numbers.
Curriculum alignment
MA1-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
MA1-2WM
old
Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems
MA1-3WM
old
Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained
MA1-8NA
old
Creates, represents and continues a variety of patterns with numbers and objects
MA1-CSQ-01
new
Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.