One-Step Equation Word Problems
Authored by Marianne Lowe
Mathematics
6th Grade - University
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This quiz focuses on one-step equation word problems, a fundamental algebraic concept typically taught in 6th or 7th grade mathematics. The questions assess students' ability to translate real-world scenarios into mathematical equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, then solve these equations to find unknown values. Students must demonstrate understanding of inverse operations, proper variable usage, and the relationship between mathematical operations and contextual situations. The problems cover diverse contexts including money transactions, measurement changes, and equal sharing scenarios, requiring students to identify whether they need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide based on the problem structure. Core skills include recognizing key phrases that indicate specific operations, setting up equations with appropriate variables, and executing single-step algebraic solutions with whole numbers and decimals. Created by Marianne Lowe, a Mathematics teacher who teaches grades 6-13. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for introducing algebraic thinking and can be effectively used as a warmup to activate prior knowledge about basic operations, as guided practice during direct instruction on equation writing, or as homework to reinforce the connection between word problems and algebraic expressions. The paired question format—first asking students to write the equation, then solve it—makes this resource particularly valuable for checking both conceptual understanding and computational accuracy. Teachers can use this quiz to identify students who struggle with translating words to mathematical symbols versus those who can set up equations but make calculation errors. The problems align with Common Core State Standards 6.EE.B.7 (solving real-world problems by writing and solving equations) and support the transition from arithmetic reasoning to algebraic thinking that defines middle school mathematics.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In 2010, a tree was 8 feet tall. In 2011 the tree was 14 feet tall. Which equation would be used to find how many feet the tree grew?
f + 8 = 14
f - 8 = 14
f/8 = 14
8f=14
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How much did the tree grow?
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Joey and four of his friends went out to eat. They decided to split the bill evenly. Each person paid $11.13. What was the total bill? Write an equation you could use to solve this equation. Use d as your variable.
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How much was the total bill?
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sally bought three candy bars for a total of $18.00. How much did each candy bar cost? Write an equation to solve this problem. Use c as your variable.
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How much did Sally pay for each candy bar?
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Amy was given an amount of money, m, for a good grades on her report card. She spent $15.00 and now has $25.32. How much money did she get for good grades? Write an equation you could use to solve this problem. Use m as your variable.
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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3
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