One-Step Word Problems Addition

One-Step Equations

August 20, 2024

Lesson Target

Students will learn to identify and solve
one-step addition word problems by
understanding the context and determining
the appropriate operation.

Rapid Fire Questions

Solve the following expressions using mental math- share your answers in
the chat

●25+25

●35+20

●50+31

●300+45

●125+35

Real-World Scenarios

Word problems are like stories that
involve math, where they need to find
the answer by adding numbers together.

CUBES Method

● CIRCLE key numbers
● UNDERLINE the question
● BOX math action words
● ELIMINATE extra, unnecessary information
● SOLVE and check if your answer is reasonable

Example 1:

Lily has 4 books. Her friend gives her 3 more books.
How many books does Lily have now?

Go back to the Pencil Spaces chat and share how you would
solve the problem and include your answer.

Example 2

A concert hall can seat 1,200 people. If they sell an
additional 350 tickets for standing room, how many
people can the concert hall accommodate in total?

Multiple Choice

A concert hall can seat 1,200 people. If they sell an
additional 350 tickets for standing room, how many
people can the concert hall accommodate in total?

• 850 people

• 1600 people

• 1550 people

• 1250 people

Example 3:

A library was built in 1950. It now has 4,375 books.
They recently received a donation of 1,275 more
books. How many books does the library have now?

Multiple Choice

A library was built in 1950. It now has 4,375 books.
They recently received a donation of 1,275 more
books. How many books does the library have now?

• 1150 books

• 7600 books

• 3100 books

• 5650 books

A warehouse had 2,750 units of a product. They
received a new shipment of 1,860 units. How
many units are in the warehouse now?

Multiple Choice

A warehouse had 2,750 units of a product. They
received a new shipment of 1,860 units. How
many units are in the warehouse now?

• 890 units

• 4610 units

• 4000 units

• 4500 units

A tech company started with 5,000 units of a
new device. After receiving an order for 2,450
more units, how many units do they have ready
for sale?

Multiple Choice

A tech company started with 5,000 units of a
new device. After receiving an order for 2,450
more units, how many units do they have ready
for sale?

• 7450 units

• 2550 units

• 3450 units

• 8000 units

A business conference was attended by 2,350
people on the first day and 1,475 people on the
second day. How many people attended the
conference over the two days?

Multiple Choice

A business conference was attended by 2,350
people on the first day and 1,475 people on the
second day. How many people attended the
conference over the two days?

• 3827 people

• 875 people

• 3450 people

• 3825 people