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Two-Step Word Problems

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Two-Step Word Problems

Children solving math problems with blocks and counters

🎯 I Can Statement

I can solve word problems that have two steps by adding and subtracting within 100.

📚 Part 1: Solve Two-Step Problems

Read each problem carefully. Show your work in the box. Write your answer on the line.

1. Maya has 15 stickers. She gives away 6 stickers to her friend. Then she buys 8 more stickers. How many stickers does Maya have now?

Answer: _________ stickers

2. There are 23 birds in a tree. 9 birds fly away. Then 12 more birds come to the tree. How many birds are in the tree now?

Answer: _________ birds

3. Jake had 42 baseball cards. He traded 18 cards with his brother. Later, his dad gave him 25 more cards. How many baseball cards does Jake have now?

Answer: _________ baseball cards

4. A parking lot has 35 cars. 14 cars leave. Then 19 more cars park. How many cars are in the parking lot now?

Answer: _________ cars

⭐ Part 2: Choose the Right Steps

Circle the correct steps to solve each problem.

5. Sam has 28 marbles. He loses 12 marbles. Then he finds 7 more marbles. How many marbles does Sam have?

First: 28 + 12, Then: subtract 7

First: 28 - 12, Then: add 7

First: 28 + 7, Then: subtract 12

6. There were 46 apples in a basket. The family ate 19 apples. Mom bought 15 more apples. How many apples are there now?

First: 46 + 19, Then: subtract 15

First: 46 - 19, Then: add 15

First: 19 + 15, Then: subtract 46

🌟 Extension Challenge

7. Advanced Learners: Write your own two-step word problem. Then solve it!

Answer: _________________

Success Criteria:

✓ I can identify the two steps in a word problem
✓ I can solve the first step correctly
✓ I can solve the second step correctly
✓ I can write my answer with the correct unit

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