Word problems within 20 (addition and subtraction)

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

Front

If you have 2 apples and you get 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

5 apples

Front

If there are 10 birds in a tree and 4 fly away, how many birds are left?

Back

6 birds

Front

What does it mean to 'lose' in a game?

Back

To lose means to have fewer points than the other team.

Front

If a team needs 5 points to win and they have 3 points, how many more points do they need?

Back

2 more points

Front

If you have 17 candies and you give away 5, how many do you have left?

Back

12 candies

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires solving.

Front

If Leah has 7 treats and there are 17 people, how many more treats does she need?

Back

10 more treats

Front

If there are 17 students and 12 earn candy, how many do not earn candy?

Back

5 students do not earn candy.