These worksheets teach your beginning students how to perform simple calculations presented in word problems.

Number sentences are mathematically statements that show a relationship between two or more values. Number sentence are most commonly found in the form of an equation or inequality and expressed using integers and math symbols. In mathematics, numbers are all the game is all about and this is what confuses the people. It is why many students label math as the toughest subject. However, there are some basic concepts that students need to grasp, and it makes things very easy. Talking about basic concepts, understanding what number sentences are and how to write them is particularly important. A number sentence uses mathematical operations from addition, subtraction, multiplication to division. Symbols used in any number sentence vary depending upon what they indicate. These are numerical expressions of a word problem.

This section starts by having break down simple word problems and form number sentences to represent them. These worksheets explain how to convert word problems into short addition and subtraction problems. In some cases, the questions are illustrated with simple pictures.



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Number Sentences Worksheets

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Number Sentences Lesson

There are 10 apples in a basket. Your mom takes out 4 apples. How many are left in the basket now? To solve this question first we need to visualize ten apples. Look at the picture below. Now we take out 4 apples from them.

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Lesson and Practice

There are 3 chillies on a plate. Your mom gives you 2 more. How many are there on the plate now? To solve this question first we need to visualize 3 chillies. Look at the picture below. Now we take put 2 more chillies in them. 3 + 2 = 5.

Worksheet

Students will use visualization problems such as: 9 boys are playing in a playground. 2 of them get hurt and leave. Then 3 more boys go back to their homes. How many boys are left on the play ground?

Practice

You will work through various problems like: Chip and Dale buy 5 peanuts from a shop. They find 3 more in their house. Chip adds 1 more peanut to these. How many peanuts do they have now?

Number Sentences Drill

Students will practice using visualization to solve simple arithmetic problems. Eight problems are provided.

Skill Warm Up

Example problem: A circus had 6 tigers. 1 tiger ran away to follow his dream of being a juggler. The Circus owner brought a few new tigers. Now there are 8 tigers in all. How many new tigers did the owner buy?

Matching Pictures to Number Sentences Lesson and Practice

Students will learn how to match pictures to the number sentences that describe them. A sample problem is solved and two practice problems are provided.

Worksheet

Match the number sentences to the picture. Example: Fred has 4 peppers. One of his friends takes 2. Now how many does he have? A. 4 – 2 = 2, B. 2 + 5 = 7, C. 1 + 3 = 4

Practice

Students will choose the number sentence that describes the pictures. Example: John has 3 cars. One of his friends takes 1. Now how many does he have?

Review and Practice

This worksheet reviews how to write and interpret the math in a number sentences. Example: Jim has 6 softies. One of his friends takes 2. How many does he have?

Quiz

Students demonstrate their proficiency recognizing the math statements that are modelled with a set of pictures. Ten problems are provided.

Skills Check

Students will match pictures to number sentences. Three problems are provided, and space is included for students to copy the correct answer when given.

Matching Word Problems to Number Sentences Lesson

This worksheet explains how to break down the following word problem: John has 8 caps. One of his friends takes 1. How many does he have?

Lesson and Practice

You will work on exercises such as this: There are 5 knives. 2 more are placed. How many knives are there now?

Worksheet

Students will find the number sentence that correctly describes the word problem. Ten problems are provided.

Number Sentences Practice

This is presented in a multiple choice manner for students to pick from three math statements to match one word problem.

Skills Drill

Students will practice matching word problems to number sentences. Eight problems are provided.

Math Sentences Warm Up

Students demonstrate their ability with this skill. Three problems are provided.