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1st Grade Math Questions

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1st Grade Math Questions is a free printable worksheet for Grade 1 students developing foundational addition and subtraction skills. It includes 13 items: 10 multiple-choice questions, one fill-in-the-blank subtraction item, and two open-ended prompts. Students solve basic addition facts through 5 + 5, recognize that 2 − 2 equals zero, decide whether an addition equation is true, and apply addition to a simple apple word problem. The worksheet also introduces operation vocabulary by connecting “total” with addition and “decrease” with subtraction. Students complete the equation 9 + ___ = 15 and solve a subtraction word problem involving Taylor’s and Anabelle’s hats, giving practice choosing the correct operation and interpreting a short scenario. An open-ended prompt about how students feel about school provides a brief opportunity for personal response. The worksheet includes a complete answer key and can support independent practice, review, or a quick formative check.

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1st Grade Math Questions

Total questions: 13

Name
Class
Date
1.

1+1=?

a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
2
2.

2+2=?

a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
3.

2-2=?

(a)  

4.

is 4+4=5?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

How Do You Feel About School?

4 lines
6.

3+3=?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

7.

4+4=?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

8.

5+5=?

a)

9

b)

10

c)

11

d)

12

9.

If you have one apple and someone gives you another apple, how many apples do you have in total?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

Fill in the blank: 9 + ___ = 15

4 lines
11.
Total
a)
Add (+)
b)
Subtract (-) 
c)
Multiply (x)
d)
Divide (÷)
12.

decrease

a)

add

b)

subtract

c)

multiply

d)

divide

13.

Problem Solving:


Taylor has 7 hats. Anabelle has b fewer hats than Taylor.

If b = 5, how many hats does Anabelle have?

a)

7 + 5 = 12 hats

b)

7 - 5 = 2 hats

c)

7 x 5 = 35 hats

d)

7 - 5 = 3 hats

Answer Key

1st Grade Math Questions

Total questions: 13

1.
d) 2
2.
b) 4
3.
0
4.
n/a
5.
n/a
6.
b)

6

7.
b)

8

8.
b)

10

9.
b)

2

10.
n/a
11.
a) Add (+)
12.
b)

subtract

13.
b)

7 - 5 = 2 hats

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What does this Grade 1 math worksheet cover?

This worksheet builds early addition and subtraction fluency through 13 mixed-format items. Students solve basic facts such as 1 + 1 and 5 + 5, complete 2 − 2 and 9 + ___ = 15, identify addition and subtraction vocabulary, and apply an operation to short apple and hat word problems.

How can I use this worksheet to teach addition and subtraction to first graders?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling an addition fact with counters, then connect “total” to adding and “decrease” to subtracting. Work through one equation and the apple example together before students complete the multiple-choice items, fill-in-the-blank equations, and hat problem; ask them to explain how the wording tells them which operation to use.

What mistakes should I watch for on this addition and subtraction worksheet?

Watch for students choosing addition when a situation describes a decrease, or selecting the wrong operation for the hat problem instead of calculating 7 − 5. Students may also confuse the answer to 2 − 2 with a positive number, misread the true-or-false item about 4 + 4 = 5, or struggle to find the missing addend in 9 + ___ = 15.

How do I assign and grade this Grade 1 math worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, with a complete answer key for the 13 items. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the addition equations, operation-vocabulary choices, and word problems are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that better supports students working with the short math prompts.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

Wayground offers a broad collection of free printable worksheets and practice problems across subjects, with downloadable PDFs and answer keys to help students master essential skills and concepts. Browse more resources at https://wayground.com/en-us/worksheets.

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