1st Grade

Worksheet Description

This worksheet contains a set of subtraction word problems for first-grade students. The problems depict everyday situations, like sharing books and cupcakes, losing pencils and chickens, people getting off a bus, collecting seashells, selling shoes, wilting flowers, redistributing books, and moving fish to a new tank. The scenarios use numbers slightly larger than those in kindergarten worksheets to gradually increase the students’ ability to work with bigger numbers. Each question requires the student to perform a simple subtraction to determine the number of items remaining after a certain event occurs.

The worksheet is designed to teach first-grade students the basics of subtraction within the context of practical and relatable scenarios. It helps them to develop their arithmetic skills by requiring them to subtract slightly larger quantities than in kindergarten. By providing a variety of problems, the worksheet aims to enhance the students’ problem-solving skills and their ability to apply mathematical concepts to everyday life. It also serves to improve reading comprehension, as understanding the problem’s context is necessary to find the solution.