This group of worksheets are basic primers to word problems. They include very basic statements are operations. This should be the first type of word problems students should see at a young age. They help build confidence and can easily be decoded.

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Simple Word Problem Worksheets

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Basic Lesson: Walks students through a word problem using a data table.; Standard: MATH 2
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Intermediate Lesson: Uses a number line to help students visualize the word problem.; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 1: Students are assigned the task of determining how many drinks they need for a sporting event.; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 2: Time to figure out how many plates you need for dessert.; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 3: The students need text books. Figure out how many do they need?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 4: Quick, you need extra gifts for the party. How many extra gifts do you need?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 5: Tinko won the basketball tournament. How many shots did he make in his games?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 6: Paul won the ring toss contest. How many rings did he get on the post?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 7: The big beanbag toss contest is in town. Pinky won, but how many bags did she get through the hoop?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 8: Peter won the Balloon contest. How many balloons did he pop?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 9: Andy is hiding toys again! How many toys did Andy hide?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 10: Robert is hiding rings in his pocket? How many rings did he hide?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 11: George hides cups in the kitchen. How many does he hide?; Standard: MATH 2
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Independent Practice 12: Paul hides drink bottle in his store. Bob watches on and reports back to Steven.; Standard: MATH 2
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Practice Answer Key: Answers for Independent Practice worksheets.; View answers

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More Advanced Math Worksheets

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