Grade 1 · Year 2 · Class 1 · ages 6–7 · Addition
Adding within 20 word problems: Grade 1 practice
Reading a short story and adding to find the total. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Look for the words that mean adding: in all, altogether, more. Draw the two groups if it helps.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy There are 3 red coins and 5 blue coins. How many coins are there in all?
Answer: 8
Medium There are 10 red marbles and 8 blue marbles. How many marbles are there in all?
Answer: 18
Challenge There are 10 red books and 9 blue books. How many books are there in all?
Answer: 19
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Related skills
- Addition within 10 (Grade 1)
- Addition within 20 (Grade 1)
- Number bonds and missing numbers (Grade 1)
- 2-digit addition (Grade 2)
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FAQ
Adding within 20 word problems: questions
What grade is adding within 20 word problems?
It is usually taught in Grade 1 (Year 2 in England, Class 1 in India, ages 6–7), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a adding within 20 word problems question look like?
For example: "There are 10 red marbles and 8 blue marbles. How many marbles are there in all?" The answer is 18. Look for the words that mean adding: in all, altogether, more. Draw the two groups if it helps.
What should I learn before and after adding within 20 word problems?
Before it, try number bonds and missing numbers (Grade 1). After it, move on to 2-digit addition (Grade 2).
How can I get better at adding within 20 word problems?
Look for the words that mean adding: in all, altogether, more. Draw the two groups if it helps. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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